Instant Pot Baked Ziti

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Step 1

1. Turn Instant Pot to "Saute" and add olive oil and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Step 2

2. Add ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Cook and brown in the "Saute" mode until done. When browned, turn Instant Pot off.

Step 3

3. To the pressure cooker, add marinara sauce (your favorite spaghetti sauce), beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until combined with the meat and onion mixture.

Step 4

4. Pour in uncooked Ziti noodles. Do NOT stir. Using the wooden spoon, press the noodles until they are submerged in the sauce, but not stirred.

Step 5

5. Secure lid to instant pot, making sure it is on "SEALING". Turn pressure cooker on high "Pressure Cook" for 8 minutes. Allow to cook then do a QUICK RELEASE.

Step 6

6. While the pasta was cooking, make the cheese mixture in a small bowl by combining ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, and cottage cheese. Set aside.

Step 7

7. Once the pressure is released, open lid. Spoon in the cheese mixture, stirring until fully combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!