Instant Pot Stuffed Shells

MEAT LAYER

1. Turn Instant Pot to saute mode and add in the ground beef/turkey.
2. Cook meat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
3. Add in the salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
4. If you have anything stuck to the bottom of your pot, add up to 1/4 cup water to deglaze.
5. Ensure meat it spread evenly over bottom of Instant Pot liner.

CHEESE FILLING

1. Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and 2 cups Mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl.
2. Place cheese mixture into a piping bag or Ziploc with corner cut off.
3. Fill each pasta shell with cheese mixture.
4. Place stuffed pasta shells (uncooked but filled at this point) on top of the meat layer.
5. Carefully pour water on top of pasta shells.
6. Pour pasta sauce evenly on top of pasta shells.
7. Place lid securely on top of Instant Pot and ensure valve is in sealed position.
8. Cook manual, high pressure for 8 minutes followed by a quick release.
9. Once pin has dropped, remove lid and sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly on top of pasta shells.
10. Place lid back on the Instant Pot and allow to rest for about 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
11. To serve, scoop shells onto plate. Make sure you scoop to the bottom to get some of the meat into your portion!