5 from 3 votes
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is the ultimate easy weeknight meal with shell pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. So yummy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15, lean
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning , 1 packet
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces tomato puree
- 1 cup salsa chunky
- 8 ounces pasta shells uncooked, medium
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- To your instant pot, on the sauté setting, add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through.
- Add in taco seasoning, beef broth, tomato puree, chunky salsa and stir well.
- Add in pasta shells, stir well.
- Close lid, close pressure valve.
- Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the steam, then remove the lid.
- Stir well, add half the cheese and stir again.
- Plate and top with additional cheese.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
329mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
448IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.