Instant Pot Taco Pasta

(A One-Pot Dinner That Everyone Actually Eats)

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I’m a big fan of one-pot meals and anything that feels low-effort but still gets the job done.

Some nights I plan dinner. Other nights, I’m just pulling things from the fridge and hoping for the best.

This Instant Pot taco pasta is one of those “always works” meals in our house. It comes together fast, everything cooks in one pot (yes—even the pasta), and everyone actually eats it without negotiation or side-eye.

It’s also a great way to stretch ground meat into a full, satisfying meal using ingredients I usually already have on hand.

What I Usually Serve It With:

A Southwest or Santa Fe-style bagged salad kit
Quick quesadillas if I have time to throw some tortillas and cheese on the griddle—or if the kids are suddenly starving
Or just the pasta by itself—no shame in a one-dish night

The Recipe:

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Why I Love This Recipe:

It’s fast, filling, and done in one pot
You don’t have to boil pasta separately
It’s flexible—add beans or corn, change the salsa, skip the toppings
It reheats well for leftovers

🛠️ Kitchen Tools I Used for This Recipe

If you’re curious about what I used to pull this meal together, here are a few tools I keep on hand:

Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart – My go-to for everything from pasta to shredded chicken.
Ground Meat Chopper – Helps break up the meat quickly and evenly.
Silicone Cooking Spoon – Safe for the Instant Pot and easy to clean.
Countertop Griddle – I use this for quick quesadillas or heating tortillas on the side.

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