Description
Instant Pot Dump and Start Creamy Ziti is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that combines ziti with rich marinara and melted mozzarella, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- Place the ziti pasta in the Instant Pot. Pour in marinara sauce, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Do not stir.
- Add enough water to just cover the ziti (about 2 cups). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Seal the lid tightly and set to manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release of pressure.
- Open the lid and mix in shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Plate the creamy ziti and drizzle with extra marinara if desired, pairing with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding sautéed vegetables or using gluten-free pasta. For meal prep, assemble ingredients in advance but do not cook until ready to serve.