This recipe is a vegetarian take on my original Taco Pasta recipe that everyone loves. Many of you guys requested a vegetarian version of it and so here it is. It is spicy, flavorful and a perfect family meal cooked effortlessly using the Instant Pot. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry This recipe using basic pantry ingredients such as pasta, canned beans, salsa, and some taco seasoning. In addition, I like to add some colorful veggies for flavor and added nutrients - mushrooms, peppers, sweet corn, etc. I love adding jalapenos for some extra heat but you can skip it, or add more or less to your taste preference.
Best Taco Seasoning
Here are 2 of my favorite store-bought taco seasonings that I always like to keep in my pantry. They add the perfect amount of heat and flavors to this recipe:
Instant Pot Pasta Tips
Here are my tips for a perfectly cooked Pasta in the Instant:
Add enough liquids so that most of the pasta is under the liquids. Depending on the shape of the pasta you may need more or less water. For well-cooked pasta, pressure cook pasta for half the time on the pasta boxIf you like Al dente pasta, pressure cook for half the time on the pasta box minus 1 minute This timing also works perfectly for gluten-free pastaQuick-release after pressure cooking will avoid overcooking the pastaAlways add the cheese after the pasta is done pressure cooking
Substitutions
I like to add black beans, mushrooms, peppers, and frozen sweet corn to this recipe. Some other veggies that go really well in this pasta are - diced zucchini, carrots, or peas Want to make Vegan Taco Pasta? Skip the cheese or add vegan cheese if you like I have made this dish with gluten-free brown rice pasta and it comes out delicious. Just follow the pasta cooking guidelines from my tipsIf you eat meat or chicken, check out my fan favorite Spicy Taco Pasta Recipe with ground chicken. You can substitute ground chicken with your choice of ground meat
Instructions
Here are my step-by-step instructions with photos to show you each step. All of the steps and the ingredients are in the printable recipe card just a little further down in this post. Step 1: Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the oil. Add onions and jalapeños. Sauté for 2-3 minutes (photo 1). Add black beans, veggies, taco seasoning, and mix everything together (photo 2). Step 2: Add pasta and broth (photo 3). Mix well and with the spatula pushing the pasta under the liquids. Layer over the salsa on top. Do not mix (photo 4). Step 3: Close Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing and pressure cook. Quick-release and open Instant Pot (photo 5). Give a quick stir (photo 6). Garnish with cilantro (photo 7) and add half of the cheese (photo 8).
Serving
Sprinkle remaining cheese and add diced avocados on top. Enjoy hot with a side of mango salad. Do you enjoy Mexican flavors? Here are some more recipes for you to try:
Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas One-Pot Enchilada QuinoaChicken Tortilla SoupBlackened Fish Tacos
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