Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 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)

Instruction

  • 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.