Instant Pot Rotel Pasta

4.59 from 12 votes

This Instant Pot Rotel Pasta is inspired by the classic Rotel dip. This version has penne pasta, seasonings, and ground beef. Cream cheese and American cheese are melted down into the hot pasta to create a creamy, cheesy, pasta dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy, pasta, rotel dip

Servings: servings

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Dana

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion diced
1 green pepper diced
10 ounces Original Rotel
¼ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
16 ounces penne pasta
3 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
8 oz American cheese sliced
¼ cup milk

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to saute and add the ground beef and cook until the beef is browned. Drain any grease as necessary.
Press cancel.
Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top of the beef.
Use a spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck-on bits to prevent a "burn" notice.
Add the penne pasta in an even layer in the Instant Pot.
Top the pasta off with the onion, pepper, and the can of Rotel. Do not stir.
Pour in the chicken broth. Do not stir.
Close the lid and pressure cook on MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes using High Pressure.
Once the timer is up, do a quick release (QR). Release the pressure carefully to prevent the vent from spewing steam and liquid.
Remove the lid and set the pot to Saute. If there is any liquid left in the pot, that's fine!
Stir in the cream cheese and the American cheese.
Stir until the cheese and cream cheese are melted. The sauce will thicken.
Press cancel and serve.

Notes

Always refer to your pressure cooker's manual for how to safely use its features.

Make sure the pasta is completely submerged in the liquid to get an even cook on the noodles.

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