Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta

 close up of instant pot ground beef pasta with a fork on a plate.

Ingredients

  • 4 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 6 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 6 teaspoons Italian blend seasoning - OR Herbs de Provence
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce
  • 4 cups water 
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 32 ounces/2lb short uncooked pasta noodles like shells, macaroni, penne, bowties
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes - optional
  • 2 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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