CHEESY RIGATONI IN THE INSTANT POT®

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Rigatoni pasta without the fuss in the Instant Pot®.

Provided by peloquinswife

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 ½ cups water
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add beef, onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add water, spaghetti sauce, rigatoni, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • 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, 1/2 cup at a time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 855.6 mg, Sugar 13 g

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