Cheesy Rigatoni in the Instant Pot

Name: Cheesy Rigatoni in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 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; 5.5 cups water; 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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Rigatoni pasta without the fuss in the Instant Pot.

Recipe by peloquinswife

Published on December 17, 2019

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

668	Calories
32g	Fat
60g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 668
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 14g	70%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 856mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 60g	22%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 36g
Vitamin C 18mg	89%
Calcium 276mg	21%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 839mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.