Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 lblean ground beef
- 1 smallonion
diced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- ¼ cdry red wine*
- 1jar marinara sauce
- 1 ¾ cbeef stock
- 8 ozcampanelle pasta
- to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cfreshly grated parmesan
- ¼ cchopped fresh basil leaves
Directions
- 1
Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Heat olive oil; add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- 2
Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 4
Stir in marinara sauce, beef stock and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions. Stir in Parmesan and basil.
- 5
Serve immediately.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty meal that comes together with minimal fuss? This Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta recipe delivers big on flavor and convenience, making it your new go-to for busy weeknights.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by harnessing the power of your Instant Pot, transforming simple pantry staples into a delicious, one-pot dinner. The Instant Pot creates a rich, deeply flavored meat sauce with ground beef, savory marinara, and beef stock, all cooked alongside campanelle pasta. It’s incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and offers that satisfying homemade taste without the usual multi-pot cleanup.
What to Expect
You can expect a supremely satisfying bowl of pasta coated in a savory, robust meat sauce. The lean ground beef provides a hearty base, complemented by the aromatic notes of diced onion, minced garlic, and a touch of dry red wine that deepens the overall flavor profile. The campanelle pasta, with its unique fluted shape, is perfect for catching every bit of that rich sauce. Finishing it off with freshly grated Parmesan and bright, chopped basil elevates this simple dish into a truly memorable meal.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adapt this recipe to your preferences. If you don't have campanelle, most medium-sized, sturdy pasta shapes like penne or rotini would work well. For a different protein, ground turkey could be substituted for the lean ground beef. If you prefer to omit the dry red wine, simply increase the beef stock by the same amount to maintain liquid levels. A pinch of dried Italian herbs can also be added for an extra layer of flavor.
Serving & Context
This hearty Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta is perfect for a comforting family dinner on any night of the week. Serve it simply in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil, perhaps alongside a crisp green salad or some warm crusty bread to sop up every last bit of the rich sauce.