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Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is a simple Instant Pot ground beef dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

This simple pasta recipe uses cavatappi noodles, Classico Marinara sauce and a shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

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This quick pasta recipe only takes twenty minutes to prepare and serves four people.

To make this hamburger macaroni, I started by setting my Instant Pot to Saute Less for five minutes.

Then I added a dab of margarine to the pot.

margarine in the bottom of an Instant Pot

I added a pound of lean ground beef to the pot.

raw ground beef in an Instant Pot

I crumbled the ground beef well as it cooked.

ground beef cooking in an Instant Pot

When the Instant Pot turned off the ground beef was still slightly pink.

I added some water to the pot with the ground beef.

ground beef and water in an Instant Pot

Then I added some cavatappi noodles to the pot and spread them out evenly on top of the beef.

uncooked cavatappi pasta on top of ground beef in an Instant Pot

I added some Classico marinara sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder on top of the noodles.

marinara and seasonings on top of cavatappi pasta in an Instant Pot

Then I placed the lid on the Instant Pot, turned the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 2 minutes.

Once the Instant Pot was done cooking, I immediately turned the steam release handle to the venting position and did a quick release.

hamburger macaroni after cooking in an Instant Pot

Then I stirred the contents together really well.

cheesy hamburger macaroni in an Instant Pot

I added some shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the pot.

shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of pasta in an Instant Pot

I stirred well again.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Then the pasta was ready to serve.

This cheesy ground beef pasta is sure to please the whole family!

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

If you are looking for a simple ground beef recipe for your Instant Pot, then you need to try this Cheesy Instant Pot Hamburger Macaroni!

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

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Yield: 4 people

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni is an easy pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with ground beef, marinara, cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Saute Less for 5 minutes.
  2. Add a dab of margarine to the pot.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pot and crumble it as it cooks.
  4. When the Instant Pot turns off the ground beef will still be slightly pink.
  5. Add the water to the pot with the ground beef.
  6. Add the cavatappi noodles to the pot and spread them out evenly on top of the ground beef.
  7. Add the marinara, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
  8. Do not stir!
  9. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 2 minutes.
  10. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position and do a quick release.
  11. Remove the lid and stir the contents well.
  12. Add the shredded cheese and stir again.
  13. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*this recipe was tested in an 8 quart Instant Pot Duo

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Jim Steel

Sunday 31st of July 2022

Very tasty. I would add another minute to the time as the pasta was slightly crunchy. I also used half medium cheddar and half smoked gouda and sauteed a red pepper with the beef. Next I will try your glazed carrots with the roast chicken in the oven, and your mashed potato recipe.

Denise Dix

Tuesday 3rd of December 2019

This recipe is delicious! My entire family loves it, even my two picky eaters!

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