Step 1

Turn on the normal saute button of the instant pot. When the display screen says hot, add oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, and corn. Saute for a minute.

Step 2

Now add salt and taco seasoning. Mix everything well.

Step 3

Add 1 cup water and deglaze the pot very well. Make sure there’s nothing stuck at the bottom.

Step 4

Add remaining one cup of water, pasta, and black beans. Do not stir but press slightly so that pasta is under the liquid.

Step 5

Now add salsa. Spread the salsa little bit. BUT DONT STIR.

Step 6

Close the pot with its lid. Press the manual/ pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, with the pressure valve in the sealing position.

Step 7

Once cooking time is done, carefully quickly release all the pressure.

Step 8

Open the pot and add in the grated cheese and close the pot with a glass lid or plate for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts.

Step 9

Stir the melted cheese with the pasta.

Step 10

Top taco pasta with cilantro, avocado, sour cream and serve with tortilla chips. Yum!