One-Pot Pasta Dinner (Printable Version)
Speedy Instant Pot pasta with minimal mess, veggies, and yummy tastes ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
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1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
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1 pound grass-fed ground beef, buffalo meat, or plant-based crumbles
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 tablespoon dried herb mix
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1 teaspoon powdered onion
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¼ teaspoon chili flakes
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3 cloves garlic, crushed (about 1 tablespoon)
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4 cups torn leafy greens like kale or chard (if you want)
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2 cups tap water, split up
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1 (24-ounce) container tomato sauce or marinara
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8 ounces uncooked whole grain pasta
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⅓ cup freshly shredded Parmesan, plus extra for topping
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Fresh chopped herbs like basil or parsley for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Switch your Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Drop in the oil. When it's shimmering hot, toss in the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon while it browns. Sprinkle in the salt, herb mix, powdered onion, and chili flakes. Keep cooking until the meat's no longer pink, roughly 5 minutes.
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Toss in the garlic and stir for just 30 seconds. Pour in 3/4 cup water and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any stuck bits.
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If you're using leafy greens, throw them in now with the sauce. Mix everything well.
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Snap the pasta in half and lay it across the meat mix in two crisscrossed layers. DON'T STIR IT UP.
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Take the remaining 1 1/4 cups water and pour it into the empty sauce jar. Put the lid on, give it a gentle shake, then drizzle this liquid over the pasta. Remember, DON'T STIR.
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Snap the lid on your Instant Pot and seal it. Set it to HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
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Right when the timer beeps, manually release the pressure valve. Open the lid carefully and mix in the Parmesan. The sauce will look runny but don't worry, it'll thicken up.
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Turn the Instant Pot off. Let everything sit uncovered for a few minutes to cool down and thicken. Give it one last stir. Scoop into bowls and top with plenty of Parmesan and some fresh herbs.
# Additional Notes:
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KEEPING LEFTOVERS: Pop any extra pasta in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
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WARMING UP: Heat leftovers in a pan over low flame or zap them in the microwave.
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FREEZING TIPS: Stick extras in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before heating.