Instant Pot Beef And Pasta Recipes
Description
Instant Pot Beef and Pasta recipes are a great way to make a delicious meal in a fraction of the time. This quick and easy dinner recipe can be prepared in under an hour. It is simple to make and requires minimal effort. The Instant Pot allows you to put all the ingredients in and set it to cook, so you can go about your day while dinner is taken care of. The beef and pasta combination creates a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time
The prep time for this Instant Pot Beef and Pasta recipe is about 10 minutes. This includes gathering all the necessary ingredients and chopping the vegetables. The Instant Pot should then be preheated before adding the ingredients.
Cook Time
The cook time for this Instant Pot Beef and Pasta recipe is approximately 25 minutes. This includes the time it takes to bring the Instant Pot up to pressure as well as the actual cooking time. Once the cooking time is complete, the pressure should be released and the meal should be ready to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked pasta
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to the “saute” setting and add the ground beef. Cook the beef until it is no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once the beef is cooked, add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth and uncooked pasta. Stir to combine. Lock the lid in place and set the Instant Pot to the “pressure cook” setting at high pressure for 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes, quick release the pressure and open the lid. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can stir in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water after the pressure has been released. You can also substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, if desired.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 400, Fat: 11g, Carbs: 37g, Protein: 35g
Recipe Tips
This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled or quadrupled. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. For example, if you double the recipe, the cooking time should be increased to 10 minutes. You can also add other vegetables to the recipe, such as bell peppers, mushrooms or zucchini.
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for later. To do this, simply prepare the recipe as instructed, but do not add the mozzarella cheese. Let the meal cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers or freezer bags. When ready to eat, thaw the meal in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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