This Instant Pot taco pasta is an easy one-pot dinner made with rotini pasta, lean ground beef, sweet peppers, corn, and a blend of simple spices. Everything cooks together in the pressure cooker, making it a practical option for busy weeknights when you want a filling meal with minimal steps.

Using the pressure cooker cuts cooking time down to a fraction of the time compared to the stove top, making this a family favorite for Taco Tuesday or any long day when dinner needs to happen fast.

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A bowl of steaming pressure cooker taco pasta.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's a true one-pot meal, so cleanup is minimal
Uses basic ingredients that are easy to find
The pasta cooks right in the broth for plenty of flavor
Works well for busy weeknights when you need dinner done quickly
Leftovers reheat easily for the next day

Ingredients You'll Need

This recipe uses simple pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients that come together easily in the Instant Pot.

Rotini pasta
Lean ground beef
Beef broth
Sweet red peppers
Super sweet corn
Milk
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Ground cumin
Paprika
Crushed red pepper flakes
Dried oregano
Salt and black pepper

How to Make Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and brown the beef. Drain if necessary.
Add the taco seasonings (may substitute for a seasoning packet if preferred).
Dice and add the red pepper.
Pour in the rotini pasta and top with the 3 ½ cups of beef broth.
Make sure to submerge the pasta completely.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes.
Release the pressure very slowly and intermittently. Make sure that the vent is away from faces.
Once the lid is removed, stir in the 8 ozs of cheese, milk, and super sweet corn.
Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Instant Pot Taco Pasta in bowls with tortilla chips.

Favorite Taco Toppings

This pasta dish is great on its own, but toppings make it even better:

Dollop of sour cream
Tortilla chips on the side
Green onions
Extra cheddar cheese
Little bits of crushed tortilla chips for crunch

Closeup of rotini taco pasta with peppers and chips.

Storage and Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This pasta reheats well and often tastes even better the next day. Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the sauce if needed.

If you're looking for other simple, weeknight dinner ideas from PopularRecipes.com that pair well with this Instant Pot taco pasta, try these:

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Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili - A hearty Instant Pot chili with bold flavor, great with pasta or rice.

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Dana is the lead recipe developer and photographer for PopularRecipes.com. With her 10+ years of experience creating, testing, and photographing recipes, she has become an artist in developing wholesome, family-friendly meals that are a hit with both kids and parents.