Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti is an easy, one-pot meal that the whole family will love! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you need a quick and delicious dinner.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It's an easy, one-pot meal and the whole family will love it.
- It's perfect for busy weeknights and only requires one pot.
- A quick and delicious dinner that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
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- ground beef
- yellow onion, peeled and diced
- taco seasoning homemade 2 (1 ounce) packages
- water
- uncooked spaghetti, broken in half
- diced tomatoes with green chiles
- salsa
- tomato paste
- Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
- cilantro, optional garnish
- sour cream, optional topping
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Press the saute button on the pressure cooker. When the display reads hot, add ground beef and onions. Cook the ground beef until browned, crumbling as it cooks. Drain well and return the beef to the pressure cooker.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Top the beef mixture with the broken spaghetti, laying the pasta in a random pattern to avoid clumping
- Pour the tomatoes, salsa, and tomato paste on top of the spaghetti. Do not stir.
- Put the lid on the electric pressure cooker and seal the valve. Press the manual button and put the time to 7 minutes. Once time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Remove lid, and stir in one cup of Mexican cheese. Top the spaghetti with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Replace the lid to allow the cheese to melt for 5 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve topped with chopped cilantro if desired.
Storage
This dish is best enjoyed fresh.
However, any leftovers can be stored in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave until heated through.
I do not recommend freezing this dish as the pasta can become mushy.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: If you want a little more heat, you can use diced tomatoes with jalapenos instead of the diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this recipe is not spicy. If you want more heat, you can use diced tomatoes with jalapenos instead of diced tomatoes with green chiles. Or the "Hot" Rotel.
I do not recommend making this dish ahead of time as the pasta can become mushy. However, you can precook the ground beef to save a little time in the kitchen.
This dish is great as is, but if you're looking for something additional, try serving it with a side of refried beans or a simple green salad.
Variations
- While this recipe uses ground beef, ground turkey or chicken can be used with delicious results.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be used as well.
- Instead of salsa, use a cup of tomatillo salsa for a nice change to the recipe.
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Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup taco seasoning homemade 2 (1 ounce) packages
- 6 cups water
- 1 (16) ounce package, spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 ( 10) ounce can, diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese, divided
- chopped cilantro, optional garnish
- sour cream, optional topping
Instructions
- Press the saute button on the pressure cooker. When the display reads hot, add the ground beef and onions. Cook the ground beef until browned, crumbling as it cooks. Drain well and return the beef to the pressure cooker.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Top the beef mixture with the broken spaghetti, laying the pasta in a random pattern to avoid clumping
- Pour the tomatoes, salsa, and tomato paste on top of the spaghetti. Do not stir.
- Put the lid on the electric pressure cooker and seal the valve. Press the manual button and put the time to 7 minutes. Once time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Remove lid, stir in one cup of Mexican cheese. Top the spaghetti with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Replace the lid to allow the cheese to melt for 5 minutes prior to serving.
- Serve topped with chopped cilantro if desired
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