Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Pasta

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Additional Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Brown beef in the hot pot with Italian seasoning and salt, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in pasta, both cans of tomato sauce, and beef broth. Close and lock the lid.

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Let sit with the lid closed for 5 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

You can use chicken broth instead of beef. This would also be good with Italian sausage instead of beef, and you can substitute other leafy greens for the spinach.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)