Instant Pot Not Quite Lasagna Cheesy Beef Pasta #Recipe

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Instant Pot Not Quite Lasagna Cheesy Beef Pasta

I was in the mood for the cheesy, melty goodness that is lasagna the other day. But, I had forgotten to pick up lasagna noodles and ricotta cheese. I decided to try my hand at a lasagna-ish dish. I wanted the dish to have the cheesy flavor of lasagna. Not having ricotta cheese on hand, I decided to substitute cottage cheese. And since I didn’t have lasagna noodles and wasn’t baking anyway, I used a box of rotelle that I had on hand. The finished dish had a very lasagna-like feel and taste to a degree. We all enjoyed the filling, warming hearty flavor, and I really appreciated not having to do the prep work involved in a traditional lasagna. It is a dish that we will be having again. Here’s how I made it.

Equipment needed

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• Instant Pot pressure cooker (I used the 6 qt model)
• Instant Pot glass lid – I love this lid because it keeps the food warm while I’m serving or while we’re eating
• Instant Pot silicone lid – This lid is for food storage purposes. It will enable you to store your Instant Pot in the fridge, keeping your meal or leftovers covered and fresh.
• Instant Pot silicone mitts
• silicone spoon
• measuring cup – I like the Pyrex glass measuring cups. They are super easy to read, wash well, and are very sturdy when placed on the counter.

Here’s convenient buttons that will let you easily purchase any of the items I’ve listed.

Instant Pot Glass LidInstant Pot Silicone LidInstant Pot Silicone MittsSilicone Serving SpoonPyrex 3-piece Glass Measuring Cup SetInstant Pot 7-in-1 Multi-function Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb pasta (I used rotelle)
• 23 oz jar pasta sauce (I used Ragu Homestyle Thick & Hearty Garlic)
• 16 oz water
• 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
• 16 oz cottage cheese (I used Axelrod Chunky style)
• 12 oz sour cream

Instructions

Set Instant Pot to saute and brown the ground beef.

Add all of the ingredients except for the shredded mozzarella to the pot and stir well with a silicone spoon.

Cook on the manual setting for 8 minutes.

Do a quick pressure release.

Add the mozzarella cheese and stir well.

Serve immediately.