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Instant Pot Vegetarian Taco Pasta
Instant Pot Vegetarian Taco Pasta is made with pasta shells, taco seasoning mix, and black beans.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 14 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
large yellow onion (diced)
In the method: Add onions and jalapeños.
jalapeño (diced)
In the method: Add onions and jalapeños.
black beans (rinsed and drained)
In the method: Add black beans, mushrooms, peppers and corn.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon oilIngredient note
Source: 1 large yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 jalapeño (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup mushrooms (diced)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup red peppers (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup fresh or frozen corn (optional )Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound pasta shellsIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (** love trader joes or Primal Palate )Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups salsaIngredient note
Source: 4 cups low sodium vegetable brothIngredient note
Source: ½ cup cilantro choppedIngredient note
Source: 1 cup pepper jack cheese (grated)Ingredient note
Source: 1 avocado diced (optional)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Instant Pot Vegetarian Taco Pasta
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve with topped remaining cheese and diced avocados.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the instant pot. Start with this step: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
What happens at the end?
Serve with topped remaining cheese and diced avocados.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Add enough water/broth/sauce so that most of the pasta is under the liquids For well-cooked pasta, pressure cook pasta for half the time on the pasta box For Al dente pasta, pressure cook for half the time on the pasta box minus 1 minute. This timing also works for gluten-free pasta Remember to add the cheese after the pasta is done pressure cooking
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: ministryofcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
