Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta

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Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta — 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 those pantry staples!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Author: Tiffany Azure

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!

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