Instant Pot Meaty Ziti

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This Instant Pot Meaty Ziti recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring a combination of ground beef and sausage. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, it cooks in half the time without the need for an extra pot to cook the pasta. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe delivers a hearty and delicious meal with minimal effort.

Course Beef, Pork

Cuisine Italian

Keyword chicken pasta, Instant pot, ziti

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 616kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
½ medium yellow onion diced
½ lb ground beef
½ lb mild Italian sausage
1 ½ cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 jar 24oz marinara sauce (your favorite pasta sauce)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
8 oz ziti uncooked
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup cottage cheese
additional ricotta cheese and parsley for garnish

Instructions

Add olive oil and diced onions to the Instant Pot. Turn on to saute mode and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Cook and brown until done. When browned, turn Instant Pot off and mix in the garlic. Drain off any excess grease.
Add beef broth to the pot and DEGLAZE the bottom of the pot by scraping all the bits and pieces stuck to the pot. This will prevent from getting the burn notice.
Add in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. DO NOT STIR.
Pour in uncooked Ziti noodles. Do NOT stir. Press the noodles gently until they are submerged in the sauce, but not stirred.
Secure lid and set to cook on high "Pressure Cook" for 7 minutes. Once complete do a quick pressure release.
While the pasta is cooking, add the mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, parsley, and cottage cheese to a bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Once the pressure is released, open lid. Spoon in the cheese mixture into the pot, stir until fully combined. Top with additional ricotta and parsley for garnish is desired. Serves 6.

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