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Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta
Instant Pot Ground Beef and Shells — kinda speaks for itself, doesn't it? Creamy, cheesy, comforting, and all the things you love in one dish, plus half the cooking time you'd normally need. And it's a great way to use up those pantry staples!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 teaspoons Italian blend seasoning OR Herbs de Provence
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 16 ounces/1lb short uncooked pasta noodles like shells, macaroni, penne, bowties
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- salt and 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.
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Notes
- Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
918mg
(38%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% 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.