Description
Instant Pot Ziti with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This creamy, cheesy dish features ziti pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich marinara sauce, all cooked to perfection in just one pot. In under 30 minutes, you can serve a delightful meal that will satisfy your family?s cravings and bring smiles to the dinner table. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (no added sugars)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Saut?' mode. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat if desired, then stir in Italian seasoning.
- Add ziti pasta, marinara sauce, and beef broth; stir gently.
- Seal the lid, set to high pressure for 5 minutes, ensuring the vent is closed.
- After cooking, perform a quick pressure release.
- Open the lid and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Close the lid briefly to allow cheese to melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg