How to Make Instant Pot Baked Ziti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy Italian comfort food recipe that the whole family will love? Look no further than Instant Pot Baked Ziti! This classic dish is made with ziti pasta, marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and mozzarella, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. It's a one-pot meal that is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (20 ounce) jar prepared marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ½ cup shredded Provel cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Release Pressure Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once hot, add oil and onion. Sauté until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add 1/2 of the ziti pasta and water.
  • Mix together ricotta and marinara sauce in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over the ziti in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with 1/2 mozzarella and 1/2 Provel cheeses. Add remaining ziti pasta and top with remaining ricotta mixture.
  • Cancel Sauté mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 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. Top with remaining mozzarella and Provel cheeses and allow to melt. Once cheeses have melted serve garnished with basil leaves.
  • Nutrition

    681 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1090mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 69g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Potassium: 741mg