Instant Pot Baked Ziti Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
492 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Baked Ziti Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing ground beef and onion in the Instant Pot, adding garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth to build a rich sauce. Uncooked ziti pasta is stirred in, then pressure cooked for 3 minutes followed by quick pressure release to prevent overcooking. Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses are blended into the hot pasta mixture, lending creaminess and mild tang. Shredded mozzarella is added on top and allowed to melt under a cover without turning on heat, resulting in a smooth cheesy topping.
The method simplifies baked ziti preparation without baking and minimizes cleanup. The combination of ground beef and Italian seasoning creates a savory base complemented by tomato-based sauce and layered cheeses.
Leftover baked ziti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days and reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (You can also use ground sausage or ground turkey)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cans crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 16 oz ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- On the saute setting, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Break up the meat as it cooks.
- Once the beef is cooked, turn off the sauté setting. Drain off any excess grease and make sure that there are not any pieces stuck to the bottom of the instant pot insert.
- Mix in crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and beef broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients together.
- Stir in the pasta.
- Set the pressure for 5 minutes.
- Add the lid and set to sealing setting. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Do a quick release to release the pressure. Make sure to release the pressure immediately after the cook time so that the pasta does not get over cooked.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir in the ricotta mixture into the ingredients in the instant pot.
- Top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover (but do not turn back on) and allow the cheese to melt for about 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
- For flavor variation, substitute half of the ground beef with ground sausage.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 798mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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