Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta
Description
The Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta recipe starts by sautéing ground beef with garlic and Italian seasoning to build savory flavor. After browning, the beef is set aside while marinara sauce, water, beef broth, dry pasta, onion powder, and optional red pepper flakes are added directly to the Instant Pot. Pressure cooking melds the flavors and cooks the pasta quickly.
After an 8-minute cook and quick release, the browned beef and freshly grated mozzarella cheese are stirred in. The cheese melts into the hot pasta, enriching the texture and balancing the acidity of the sauce. Salt and pepper are added to taste. This method simplifies the cooking process into one pot, reducing cleanup.
This pasta is suitable for casual dinners and can be garnished with fresh herbs. Adjusting pepper flakes allows moderate heat as desired. Since the recipe uses pantry staple ingredients, it’s practical for quick family meals or weeknight dinners.
Adding half a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, as suggested in the notes, can provide a gentle spicy kick without overpowering the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons Italian blend seasoning OR Herbs de Provence
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 16 ounces/1lb shells short uncooked pasta noodles like
- 16 ounces/1lb macaroni
- 16 ounces/1lb penne
- 16 ounces/1lb bowtie pasta
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your pressure cooker to SAUTE. Drizzle with oil, then add the ground beef and saute 4-5 minutes, breaking beef into pieces as it cooks, until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic for 1 minute longer. Transfer ground beef to a bowl and cover tightly to keep warm.
- Add marinara, water, broth, noodles, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot and give it a good stir.
- Place the lid on the pot and slide it into the locked position and turn the vent valve to the sealed position.
- Set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 8 minutes.
- Do a QUICK RELEASE (immediately turn the vent valve to VENT position) and remove the lid once the float valve drops.
- Stir in ground beef and mozzarella cheese. Once cheese is melted and incorporated, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or thyme if desired and serve.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes when cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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