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![]() Cheese– Cubed cream cheese and shredded Mexican or fiesta blend cheese.Diced tomatoes– 2 undrained cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles.Pasta– I recommend a short, smaller pasta like macaroni.If you prefer, you could use ground chicken or turkey. You want it lean so the pasta isn’t too greasy. It’s so easy to make, super delicious, and with only one pot involved, a snap to clean up. That’s why I love meals like this Instant Pot taco pasta. This cheesy pasta will be a hit anytime you make it- which will be often because it’s so easy!Īt the end of a busy day nothing is worse than fussing over a complicated meal with an involved clean up. Also be sure to cook the beef all the way through, of course, before eating.Instant Pot taco pasta is an easy one pot meal full of the classic Tex Mex flavors. It will totally work the way it is printed, it will just be a bit more greasy if your beef has a lot of fat. The recipe should read that the meat is browned in the Instant Pot and drained before adding the puréed sauce back in along with the tomato paste and taco seasoning. Side note for all the owners of first editions of Healthy in a Hurry: It was brought to our attention that the publisher made a mistake when editing and printing the book. You can also add the frozen “queso pucks” directly to this pasta before putting the lid on the Instant Pot, no defrosting required! It will look a tad bit curdled before you heat it, but as soon as it simmers and you whisk it back together, it’s as good as fresh! Defrosting and keeping the queso warm in a slow cooker for the big game works really well too! I add 1/4 cup of bone broth to the pan for about 3 cups of frozen queso “pucks.” Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes. ![]() If you’re planning for the big Super Bowl, I’d double or even tripling the recipe for “queso”! That way you can have enough for both dipping chips on game day and some to store in the freezer to use in this recipe! I suggest freezing it in silicone muffin molds so it defrosts quickly. You can throw them right on top of the queso and cook in the Instant Pot all at the same time. My suggestions would be diced bell peppers, chopped kale or Swiss chard, and diced jicama for a corn-like crunch. This “cheese” sauce is already loaded with vegetables and fruits (carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatillos, onions), but you could absolutely sneak some extra vegetables into this pasta if you wanted to add even more nutrients to it for your kiddos. For those instructions, see my notes beneath the recipe. While it has a very different texture and flavor, you can take a shortcut and use Siete’s queso here and just add ground beef or turkey and my taco seasoning. Chili’s skillet queso was obviously the inspiration here! If you don’t have a copy of my newest cookbook yet, the current recipe originated from this recipe and was given an upgrade for the book! The cookbook recipe takes the original sauce to the next level when it’s mixed together with a few new ingredients, my Whole30, Paleo, and Gluten Free certified Taco Seasoning, and browned ground beef or turkey. ![]() I knew that my “Skillet Queso” - a luxuriously silky sauce made of all veggies - would be amazing in this, and would speed up the whole process. Mom used to put shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and lots of cheese on top of our heaping bowls. The Stroganoff is absolutely what inspired both of my Stroganoff recipes ( Meals Made Simple page 150, and the newest Instant Pot version from Healthy in a Hurry page 221), and I have long wanted to create a version of the Creamy Nacho Pasta. Some of the first meals I learned how to make were straight from the box, courtesy of the helping hand of Hamburger Helper. But trust me, you’re going to want to save 3 cups of your Dairy-Free Skillet Queso from Healthy in a Hurry (page 226) to make this creamy and delectable easy weeknight meal. I know now that having “leftover” queso is about as likely as having “leftover” bacon. ![]() And it takes 5 minutes after it comes to pressure. You all dubbed my Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs the “Magic Meatball Pasta” on Instagram, so I’m bringing you another variation…Instant Pot Taco Pasta! All cooked in one pot, at the same time. ![]()
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