Instant Pot Baked Ziti Recipe
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Under 30 minutes for this easy, flavorful Instant Pot Ziti Recipe. Packed with flavor and CHEESE, you'll love this delicious weeknight dinner in the pressure cooker!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- ½ yellow onion diced, medium
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage mild
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounce, your favorite pasta sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounce ziti pasta uncooked
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to "Saute" and add olive oil, diced onions, and pressed garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Add ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Cook and brown in the "Saute" mode until done. When browned, turn Instant Pot off.
- Add beef broth to the pot and using a wooden spoon DEGLAZE the bottom by scraping all the bits and pieces stuck to the pot. This will prevent the burn notice.
- To the pressure cooker, add marinara sauce (your favorite spaghetti sauce), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. DO NOT STIR.
- Pour in uncooked Ziti noodles. Do NOT stir. Using the wooden spoon, press the noodles gently until they are submerged in the sauce, but not stirred.
- Secure lid to instant pot, making sure it is on "SEALING". Turn pressure cooker on high "Pressure Cook" for 6 minutes. Allow to cook then do a QUICK RELEASE.
- While the pasta was cooking, make the cheese mixture in a small bowl by combining ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, and cottage cheese. Set aside.
- Once the pressure is released, open lid. Spoon in the cheese mixture, stirring until fully combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot.
- Use your favorite combination of meat, from ground beef, Italian sausage and ground turkey!
- Avoid the “burn notice” by following directions exactly. Do NOT stir the noodles into the sauce, just press them in until they are submerged.
- You can substitute penne pasta for the ziti if you desire. Both work great in this recipe, trapping sauce and cheese in the tubes of pasta.
- Cheese. Stir the cheese mixture in at the end completely, adding more or less to your taste.
- How do I store leftovers? Leftover cooked ziti can be stored, once cooled, in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4-5 days.
- Can I freeze leftover ziti? Yes! You can freeze the cooked ziti in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag. Label and date it, then freeze for up to 4-5 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
(88%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
930mg
(39%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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