Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef Recipe
Creamy shells and beef made in the Instant Pot.
Serving6
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 16 ounces medium pasta shells
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Add olive oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and turn on SAUTE mode.
- Add diced onion to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until onion starts to soften.
- Add ground beef to the pot, break into small pieces, and cook until browned; drain excess grease and turn off the Instant Pot.
- Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and tomato paste to the beef mixture; stir to combine.
- Pour uncooked pasta shells on top of the ground beef mixture, then pour pasta sauce and water on top. Don't stir the pasta and sauce together.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and put the valve in SEALING position. Cook on MANUAL/HIGH for 5 minutes.
- Do a manual pressure release and when the pin drops, remove the lid.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, half and half and cream cheese until well combined.
- Serve and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
This recipe can also be made in a skillet. Cook times will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 608 kcal · Carbohydrates: 70 g · Protein: 37 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 87 mg · Sodium: 1231 mg · Potassium: 998 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 938 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 316 mg · Iron: 5 mg