Easy Pressure Cooker Taco Pasta Recipe

Pressure Cooker Taco Pasta is a go-to meal that’s easily ready to serve in about 20 minutes or less, and it only takes about 5 minutes of prep time. It’s easy to make, easy to serve, and great for the kids! This is a go-to recipe that can make for a quick dinner on a busy weeknight.

Not only is this a quick and simple meal, but it can also be made gluten-free, too, with easy gluten-free swaps such as pasta and taco seasoning. It’s also all made in one pot, the pressure cooker!

What you’ll love about Taco Pasta:

• One Pot, One Dish Recipe!
• Easy to Make Gluten-Free!
• Kid-Friendly!
• Customizable – swap the ground beef for ground turkey or you’re favorite protein!

Ingredients for Taco Pasta Recipe:

• Ground Beef
• Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning
• Gluten-Free Pasta or Regular Pasta
• Water
• Tomato Sauce
• Diced Green Chilies
• Shredded Mexican Cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Pasta:

1. Warm up the pressure cooker using the saute function to high.
2. Add in the ground beef and cook until well done.
3. Drain if needed and return the pot and beef to the pressure cooker.
4. Add in the taco seasoning as instructed on the package.
5. Add in the pasta, 4 cups of water, tomato sauce, and chilies. Be sure the liquid fully covers the pasta.
6. Secure the pressure cooker lid and set the nozzle to ‘seal’.
7. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
8. Quick-release when it is done cooking. This needs to be done immediately so that your pasta does not turn to mush.
9. Remove the lid carefully, stir up the pasta, and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
10. Serve topped with cheese.

Quick Tips for Pressure Cooker Taco Pasta:

If you are making this gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free taco seasoning. Gluten-Free Barilla Pasta or the Gluten-Free Good and Gather from Target are the best choices. These do not leave a gummy or slimy coating after pressure cooking, which means you really do not have to drain them either.

If you prefer spicy pasta, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. This is a mild taco pasta as written.

The pasta can be garnished with shredded cheese and served with a vegetable of choice; we normally serve it with sweet corn.

How do you store leftovers?

Once fully cooled, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat in a microwave-safe plate for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

Pressure Cooker Taco Pasta is the ultimate easy dinner; it’s simple to customize and will quickly be a crowd-pleaser too, which just makes it a full-blown dinner win!