Instant Pot Baked Ziti
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4.8
Instant Pot Baked Ziti
Description
In this Instant Pot Baked Ziti, pasta and chopped spinach are cooked with water, garlic, and salt, then bathed in marinara sauce. Cooking under high pressure with no stirring allows the pasta to absorb flavors. After cooking, the pot is opened, the pasta stirred, and dollops of ricotta are added along with grated Pecorino Romano and mozzarella cheeses. The lid is replaced briefly, letting the cheese melt into a creamy topping.
The result is a comforting casserole-like pasta dish with tender pasta enveloped in tomato sauce and a blend of creamy and sharp cheese flavors. The inclusion of spinach adds subtle earthiness and a boost of color.
This recipe is convenient for one-pot cooking and works well as a main dish for family meals. The combination of cheeses on top offers a layered cheesy texture that contrasts the saucy pasta underneath.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 garlic smashed with the side of a knife, cloves
- 2 cups baby spinach chopped
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 ounces whole wheat pasta about 3 cups, Delallo brand, such as ziti or cavatappi
- 2 cups marinara sauce homemade or jarred
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese part skim
- 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated, part-skim
Instructions
- Using the saute button, when hot add the oil and garlic; stir 1 minute, or until golden.
- Add water and salt to the pot to deglaze, making sure the garlic is not stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Add spinach and pasta and stir.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the uncooked pasta, making sure it's covering all the pasta. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook high pressure 7 minutes.
- Quick release, then open the lid, stir the pasta, dollop in the ricotta, top with Pecorino and the mozzarella.
- Cover the lid 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese melts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12.5g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29.5mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 855.5mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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