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Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
NUTRITION · PER SERVING27M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 52%
CARBS 51G40% OF CAL
4G FIBER40G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 23G40% OF CAL
11G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Cheesy taco pasta made in one pot with ground beef, pasta, and a creamy sauce flavored with taco seasoning. Hearty, satisfying, and quick. A kid-friendly weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 Tbsp vegetable or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground beef (I like to use 85-90%)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 small poblano pepper (or jalapeño) (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 - 3 Tbsp taco seasoning ((one standard packet is around 2 1/2 Tbsp))
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano (optional)
- 16 oz box dried medium shells pasta
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 8 oz picante sauce or salsa (use any heat level you like)
- 4 cups reduced sodium beef broth
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- minced fresh cilantro
- sprinkle of black pepper
- your favorite taco toppings
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 27M
CAL 25%·PRO 52%
CARBS 51G40% OF CAL
4G FIBER40G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 23G40% OF CAL
11G SAT12G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 12m
- Sodium
- 1059mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 415mg
- Calcium
- 171mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1059MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.