INSTANT POT CREAMY SHELLS AND BEEF

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Creamy shells and beef made in the Instant Pot.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) pkg. medium pasta shells
1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
3 cups water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup half and half
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1898 kcal, Fat 119 g, SaturatedFat 59 g, Cholesterol 507 mg, Sodium 3688 mg, Carbohydrate 72 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 140 mg

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