Instant Pot Dump and Start Creamy Ziti
Instant Pot Dump and Start Creamy Ziti is the perfect weeknight meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. This one-pot dish combines ziti pasta with a rich, creamy sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, making it a family favorite in just about 30 minutes. Say goodbye to tedious cooking and hello to an effortless, delicious meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Pour uncooked ziti into the Instant Pot and add marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning; stir gently to combine.
- Add enough water to cover the pasta slightly.
- Secure the lid, set to manual mode on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, perform a quick release and stir in cream cheese until melted and well mixed.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, close the lid briefly to melt, then serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Substitute ziti with penne or any available pasta. Boost nutrition by adding vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms. For added protein, mix in cooked chicken or ground beef.