Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef Recipe
Creamy shells and beef made in the Instant Pot.
Servings: 6
Calories: 608kcal
Equipment
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
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.
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Notes
This recipe can also be made in a skillet. Cook times will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 998mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 938IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 5mg