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Instant Pot Pasta with cheesy meat sauce. This was the closest I could get to pressure cooker baked ziti with out actually turning on my oven.
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Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti

Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti is a simple instant pot penne pasta recipe taken to the next level with creamy and flavorful cheese. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 3 cups water
  • 32 oz. jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Set pressure cooker to saute and brown ground beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove browned ground beef and drain fat.
  • Add in pasta, water, meat, and marinara sauce (in that order).
  • Close lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Quick Pressure Release. (QPR).
  • Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal