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baked ziti in the instant pot with a wooden spoon
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5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

Don't know what to make for dinner? Make this delicious and easy instant pot baked ziti in under 20 minutes! Perfectly cooked ziti tossed in a creamy and cheesy sauce, that will feed a crowd.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian American
Servings: 4
Calories: 639kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 tsp red crushed pepper optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the water and a generous amount of salt to the instant pot sleeve and stir well.
  • Add the pasta and stir. Pour the marinara sauce and Alfredo sauce on top of the pasta but DO NOT STIR!
  • Close the lid and seal the valve. Press the "pressure cook" function and cook for 4 minutes. Once the 4 minutes are up, do a quick release.
  • Once all of the steam releases, open the lid and stir well. Add the mozzarella cheese and red crushed pepper. Season with more salt if needed and enjoy!

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Notes

  • I used an 8 qt instant pot. 
  • I used good quality store-bought sauces for a quick and easy meal. 
  • If you like spice, use a generous amount of red crushed pepper. I skipped the ricotta cheese but feel free to add it once the pasta is fully cooked through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 3mg