Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Pasta

This creamy pasta is made with ground beef and fresh spinach in an Instant Pot® for an easy weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 525 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Brown beef in the hot pot with Italian seasoning and salt, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in pasta, both cans of tomato sauce, and beef broth. Close and lock the lid.

Step 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Let sit with the lid closed for 5 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream. Serve immediately.