Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti Recipe
This Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti recipe is a quick and easy pasta dish that is rich, creamy, and incredibly flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a comforting meal in a hurry!
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Ziti:
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced garlic dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz dry ziti pasta
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup red pasta sauce
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add the Ziti Ingredients: In the Instant Pot, layer chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and ziti pasta in that order without stirring.
- Cook: Set Instant Pot to Manual for 6 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 6 minutes, then quick release.
- Add Sauce: Stir in the red pasta sauce.
- Melt Cheese: Slowly add parmesan and mozzarella cheeses while stirring until melted and sauce thickens.
- Serve: Enjoy the creamy ziti hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 588 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 882mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
