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

Mk Akash
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This dish was a fail for me.


nancy wolfe
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I will definitely be making it again.


Md manna Efad
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This dish was a hit with my family.


Ravi Thapa Magar
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This recipe was easy to follow.


Red Ryan VT
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This dish was delicious!


Kashi Jatt
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This recipe was a fail for me. The sauce was too thin and the beef was tough.


Samreen Kazmi
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Terri Luthe
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This dish was a hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making it again.


Loise Kingori
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Riyaz Laghari
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Sky Marie
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the beef was tender. My family loved it.


ugwoke rosemary
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This recipe was a fail for me. The sauce was too thin and the beef was tough. I think I might have overcooked it.


Bright Nkweke
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was very creamy and cheesy. I would recommend using a lighter cheese next time.


Hudson Odongo
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is delicious and the beef is always tender.


James Griego
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was cheesy and creamy, and the beef was tender. I would definitely make this again.


Sunday Thomas
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so creamy and cheesy, and the beef is always tender. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.


Rosemary Dube
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This dish was an absolute hit with my family! The creamy sauce was rich and flavorful, and the shells and beef were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.