Beefy Taco Pasta

By: 6 Ingredients or Less Cookbook by Ivy Manning

Beefy Taco Pasta
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern
cuisine icon Course
Main Course
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
30-60 min
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Keywords
30-60 min, 4 servings, beef taco recipe, campanelle, contributed, cook 15 min, easy, instant pot, instant pot beef recipes, instant pot pasta recipes, instant pot recipe, lean ground beef, main course, modern, olive oil, pasta, pasta recipes, prep 10 min, pressure cook, red bell pepper, salt and black pepper, sauté, taco seasoning, tomato paste, yellow onion

prep icon Prep Time
10 min
cook icon Cook Time
15 min

serving icon Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12 ounces campanelle
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • salt and black pepper
Instructions
  • Put the oil in the pot, select SAUTÉ, and adjust toNORMAL/MEDIUM heat. When the oil is hot, add the beef, onions, and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning and cook, breaking the meat into 1/2-inch chunks and stirring frequently, until the onions are tender (thebeef will finish cooking under pressure), 6 minutes. Press CANCEL.
  • Add the pasta and stir to coat with the onions and beef. In amedium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together 3 cups of water,the tomato paste, and the remaining taco seasoning. Pour the mixtureover the pasta in the pot and stir gently to combine. Place thepeppers on top of the pasta mixture. Lock on the lid, select thePRESSURE COOK function, and adjust to LOW pressure for 5 minutes.Make sure the steam valve is in the “Sealing” position.
  • When the cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure. Gentlystir the pasta with a rubber spatula, scraping any browned bits on thebottom of the pot. Season with salt and pepper. The sauce will thickenupon standing. Serve sprinkled with the optional cheese, if desired.
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