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Instant Pot Pasta

A quick Instant Pot pasta that cooks to perfection in minutes. Loaded with flavor and minimal cleanup, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner shortcut.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb 16 oz dry pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 1 jar 24 oz pasta sauce
  • 3 cups water or broth fill empty sauce jar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: grated parmesan or fresh basil for serving

Method
 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add ground beef and break it up into chunks (no need to brown completely).
  2. Add pasta on top of the beef, then pour in pasta sauce. Do not stir.
  3. Fill empty pasta sauce jar with water or broth and pour down the sides of the pot.
  4. Sprinkle in balsamic vinegar, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Secure lid and set to High Pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. Quick release pressure when done.
  7. Stir well, breaking up any remaining meat and mixing sauce evenly.
  8. Adjust seasoning, sprinkle with parmesan, and serve warm.