Minute Instant Pot Baked Ziti
Minute Instant Pot Baked Ziti
Ingredients
For the Instant Pot Ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dan-O's seasoning, or to taste (substitute for 2 teaspoons dried basil and 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
- 1 crushed tomatoes, 15 ounce can, undrained
For Finishing
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese
Instructions
- 1
Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of your Instant Pot insert.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Add the garlic paste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Season with salt, black pepper, and Dan-O's seasoning. Stir gently to combine the liquids and seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the uncooked ziti pasta directly into the seasoned liquid, spreading it out as much as possible.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour the can of crushed tomatoes over the pasta. Do NOT stir the ingredients at this point; leave the tomatoes on top.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to the "Sealing" position. Select the "Pressure Cook" function (or Manual) and set the timer for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. Once the pin drops, open the lid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Add the finely shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese to the hot ziti.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir everything together until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, creating a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Minute Instant Pot Baked Ziti
Ingredients
For the Instant Pot Ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, as needed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dan-O's seasoning, or to taste (substitute for 2 teaspoons dried basil and 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
- 1 crushed tomatoes, 15 ounce can, undrained
For Finishing
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese
Instructions
- 1
Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of your Instant Pot insert.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Add the garlic paste.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Season with salt, black pepper, and Dan-O's seasoning. Stir gently to combine the liquids and seasonings.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the uncooked ziti pasta directly into the seasoned liquid, spreading it out as much as possible.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour the can of crushed tomatoes over the pasta. Do NOT stir the ingredients at this point; leave the tomatoes on top.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to the "Sealing" position. Select the "Pressure Cook" function (or Manual) and set the timer for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. Once the pin drops, open the lid.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Add the finely shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese to the hot ziti.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir everything together until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, creating a creamy, cheesy pasta dish. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
⏱️ 2 min