Description
Instant Pot Baked Ziti offers a fast, cheesy Italian classic made in a pressure cooker. Al dente ziti mingles with seasoned smoked beef, aromatic garlic, onion, and a rich marinara sauce, then tops with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a golden finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one‑pot dinner serves six, delivers comforting flavors, and simplifies weeknight cooking for busy families craving hearty pasta without the oven. Pair it with a crisp salad and garlic bread for an Italian feast!!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté, add ground beef, onion, garlic; brown.
- Drain fat, stir in marinara, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
- Add ziti, stir to combine.
- Seal and cook on high pressure 5 minutes.
- Quick release, stir pasta and sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan, close lid to melt cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for heat or spinach for extra greens. Use smoked beef for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Baked Ziti, instant pot pasta, baked ziti recipe, quick italian dinner, pressure cooker meals, easy weeknight pasta