Cheesy Rigatoni in the Instant Pot

Cheesy Rigatoni in the Instant Pot

Recipe by peloquinswife from allrecipes.com

Dinner 40 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 668
  • Carbohydrate: 60g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Sugar: 13g

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