Ingredients
Scale
To create these delightful dishes, you’ll need a handful of pantry staples and fresh ingredients. Here’s what you’ll gather:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked pasta (any shape you like)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor and nutrients
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken if you prefer a lighter option. The beauty of these recipes is their adaptability to whatever you have on hand.
Instructions
Follow these steps to craft a meal that feels like a warm hug from the inside out:
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, uncooked pasta, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. If you’re adding mushrooms or bell peppers, toss them in now.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual, high pressure, for 5 minutes. Remember, it’s the anticipation that adds flavor, just like waiting for a crumble to bake.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid and stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until it melts and the dish is creamy and luscious.
- Serve immediately, perhaps with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy the warmth of a meal made with love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
