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Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta Recipe

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This Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender pasta cooked with savory ground beef, marinara sauce, and Italian seasonings, all finished with melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Main 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 short uncooked pasta noodles (shells, macaroni, penne, bowties)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Set your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Drizzle in the oil, then add the ground beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking the beef into small pieces until browned.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in the Italian seasoning and minced garlic. Sauté together for an additional 1 minute to release aromas.
  3. Remove and Keep Warm: Transfer the cooked ground beef to a separate bowl and cover tightly to keep warm while you cook the pasta.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Into the pot, add the marinara sauce, water, beef broth, uncooked pasta, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir everything well to combine.
  5. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, lock it in place, and set the vent to the sealed position. Select PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL and set the time for 8 minutes.
  6. Quick Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release by turning the vent to the VENT position. Wait until the float valve drops before opening the lid.
  7. Combine and Finish: Stir the reserved ground beef and mozzarella cheese into the pasta mixture until the cheese melts fully and all ingredients are incorporated.
  8. Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or thyme if desired and serve hot.

Notes

  • Using quick-release prevents the pasta from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Feel free to swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
  • For a spicier version, increase crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
  • You can use any short pasta shape that holds sauce well, such as penne or shells.
  • To make it dairy-free, omit mozzarella cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.

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