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lazy baked ziti
Yield: 4 servings
4.77 from 81 votes

Instant Pot Baked Ziti

Prep Time: 4 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 24 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Instant Pot Baked Ziti is an easy one pot meal made with whole wheat pasta and spinach. Perfect meatless main dish for the family!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (smashed with the side of a knife)
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 10 ounces Delallo whole wheat pasta such as ziti or cavatappi (about 3 cups )
  • 2 cups homemade or jarred marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup part skim ricotta
  • 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (grated)

Instructions

  • Using the saute button, when hot add the oil and garlic; stir 1 minute, or until golden.
  • Add water and salt to the pot to deglaze, making sure the garlic is not stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add spinach and pasta and stir.
  • Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the uncooked pasta, making sure it's covering all the pasta. Do not stir.
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  • Cover and cook high pressure 7 minutes.
  • Quick release, then open the lid, stir the pasta, dollop in the ricotta, top with Pecorino and the mozzarella.
  • Cover the lid 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese melts.

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Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 452kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 12.5g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 29.5mg, Sodium: 855.5mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6.5g