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Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Published: Jul 30, 2020 · Modified: Mar 15, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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When you bite into this mouthwatering gluten free Instant Pot Taco Pasta, you will be hooked! This quick and easy dinner is super even faster when made in your Instant Pot. If you don't have an Instant Pot, no worries, I include stovetop directions too.

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My son came to me with this idea that we should start making casserole-style dinners that make lots of leftovers. Teens eat a lot and leftovers make it so easy to get a meal really quickly. If you love leftovers too, try making this Mexican Lasagna recipe.

I was immediately on board because of several reasons. For one, it means less work for me. Also, we can feel great about implementing this idea because the kids are eating HEALTHY foods instead of snacking.

What I love about this dish is how easy it is to make and that it seriously tastes like million bucks! Every bite is scrumptious and leaves you wanting the next one. Plus, it’s a taco, so that tells you right there it has to be amazing!

If you love easy dinner recipes, you will want to check out all of my family-friendly gluten free dinner recipes.

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For this recipe, I used my 8 quart Instant Pot. I use the larger size because it helps me make a lot of food so that we have leftovers. If you have a smaller family, or picky eaters who don't like leftovers, you can easily use a smaller one.

Perfect al dente gluten free pasta, black beans with tomato, diced green chiles, onion, cheese, and taco seasoning go beautifully together. The ingredients combine into a delicious flavor explosion.

Ingredient notes:

ingredients used to make the taco pasta
  • Gluten free pasta - I love using Tinkyada or Jovial Gluten Free Pasta in this recipe because they seem to hold up to cooking in the Instant Pot better.
  • Ground beef - I used 90% lean ground beef. Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey if you would like this chicken taco pasta to be lower in fat.
  • Taco seasoning - There are many brands of taco seasoning. Always make sure to check the ingredients to ensure yours is gluten free.
  • Chicken broth - I use low sodium chicken broth but either type is fine to use.
  • Black beans - Canned black beans is fine, just be sure to rinse them first.

Recipe step by step directions:

  • Step 1
  • Step 2

Step 1: Add oil, ground meat, onion, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Cook on Sauté for 8 minutes until the meat is browned.

Step 2: Add the taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes. Mix well.

  • cooked taco pasta in the instant pot

Step 3: Pour in the chicken broth and add the pasta. Stir so that all of the pasta is submerged in the broth.

Step 4: Close and lock the Instant Pot. Cook on manual for 6 minutes. It will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before it cooks. When it is done cooking, allow the steam to vent out the nozzle. Open when the steam is done venting out.

Step 5: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix well. Serve in bowls and garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Stovetop taco pasta directions:

In a large pot, add your ground beef, onion, pepper, and light oil, and cook for 5-8 minutes until the meat is browned. Add the broth, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning and bring to a boil.

Add the gluten free pasta and black beans and cook 8-10 minutes until the pasta is done cooking. Every brand of pasta has different cook times so check the box directions.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

What is the best gluten free pasta for the Instant Pot?

I think the thicker rice pasta like Jovial and Tinkyada work best in the Instant Pot.

How do you keep the pasta al dente?

The best way to keep the pasta al dente is to cook the pasta for a short amount of time.

How long will this taco pasta keep?

This taco pasta will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Store in an air-tight container.

Can you freeze this pasta?

You can freeze it, but you probably shouldn't because freezing the gluten free pasta will make it turn to mush when you reheat it. The texture of this recipe will be very different when thawed out.

How do you reheat this taco pasta?

The best way to reheat this dish is to use a microwave safe container. Make sure to put a paper towel over it while it heat so it doesn't explode in the microwave.

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If you are new to gluten free, you might want to check out my guide: How To Eat Gluten Free and My Best Gluten Free Diet Tips. 

More Instant Pot recipes:

If you love this gluten free taco pasta recipe, you should see some of these other delicious gluten free Instant Pot recipes:

  • This Instant Pot Chicken Stew is a hearty delicious meal that uses up the veggies you have on-hand.
  • The whole family loves this Instant Pot Vegetable Soup recipe.
  • My Grandma's recipe converted easily to cooking in an Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls recipe is a deconstructed version.
  • If you love the ease of one pot meals, you will want to try this One Pot Italian Pasta too!

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Gluten Free Instant Pot Taco Pasta

Sandi Gaertner
This easy gluten free taco pasta recipe is going to be your new favorite dinner recipe! I include both Instant Pot and stovetop directions.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 494 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef *see note
  • 4 cups gluten free pasta * see note
  • ⅓ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper chopped
  • 14 ounce can black beans rinsed
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons diced canned green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon light oil
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • optional sour cream and fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add the oil, ground meat, onion, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Cook on Sauté for 8 minutes until the meat is browned.
  • Add the taco seasoning, beans, diced tomatoes. Mix well.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the pasta. Stir so that all of the pasta is submerged in the broth.
  • Close and lock the Instant Pot. Cook on manual for 6 minutes. It will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before it cooks. When it is done cooking, allow the steam to vent out the nozzle. Open when the steam is done venting out.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix well. Serve in bowls and garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

To cook stovetop:

  • Brown the meat, onion, pepper, and oil in a pot for 5 minutes until cooked.
  • Add the broth, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and green chiles and bring to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and beans. Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes until your pasta is done. (Note different brands of pasta take different times to cook so please check the box instructions.)
  • Stir in the cheese.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  1. Feel free to use any ground meat. To make this recipe low fat, use ground chicken or turkey.
  2. Most taco seasoning is gluten free but always check the labels. I like Siete, Thrive, Trader Joe's, and McCormick brands.
  3. I highly recommend Jovial gluten free or Tinkyada gluten free pasta brands. They seem to hold up a lot better cooking in the Instant Pot better than other brands. 
  4. This gluten free taco pasta will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 715mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Sandra McCollum

    October 12, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Everyone at my house enjoyed this!!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 13, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      That is great news. Thank you for comming back to let me know.

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch

    October 06, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of comfort food! Looking forward to making this for dinner tonight; looks too good to pass up!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 06, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Enjoy Sara :-).

      Reply
  3. Cathy

    October 06, 2020 at 10:33 am

    Such a delicious combination of flavors!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 06, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Thank you Cathy.

      Reply
  4. Toni Dash

    October 06, 2020 at 7:22 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious meal!! Everyone loved it!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 06, 2020 at 8:03 am

      You made my day. I am so glad everyone liked it.

      Reply
  5. Catalina

    October 06, 2020 at 5:23 am

    5 stars
    Pasta is always a favorite in our house! This taco pasta is the perfect weeknight recipe for my family!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 06, 2020 at 8:03 am

      I hope everyone enjoys it! :-).

      Reply
  6. Beth

    October 05, 2020 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious and tasty! Perfect for the season! Can't wait to give this a try!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 05, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Please do come back and let me know how your family likes it :-).

      Reply
  7. Jen

    October 05, 2020 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    I love how easily this dinner comes together. We love pasta so this is the perfect way to put a twist on taco Tuesday.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 05, 2020 at 11:05 am

      Thank you so much Jen :-).

      Reply

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