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Instant Cheesy Ziti with a Kick

Enjoy a plateful of comfort with our Easy Cheesy Ziti, cooked swiftly in an Instant Pot. This one-pot wonder combines pasta, tangy marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella cheese for a delightful meal. Added red chilli flakes give it a pleasant heat.
1
12 min
TOTAL TIME
504
CALORIES
$2.38
PER SERVING
Instant Cheesy Ziti with a Kick
Directions
7 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
7 min
COOK TIME
12 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pour water into the Instant Pot.
2
Add the ziti pasta, half of the marinara sauce and red chilli flakes to the pot, stir well.
3
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the pasta, don't stir.
4
Close the lid of the Instant Pot, set the valve to sealing position and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
5
After the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 5 minutes, then turn the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
6
Open the lid of the Instant Pot and stir in the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
7
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Health Info
Macros
67g
CARBS
18g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cook ziti to al dente?
My ziti dish turns out dry. How can I prevent this?
Can I prepare Ziti Dish in advance?
How can I make my sauce stick better to Ziti?
I prefer a crispy top, what should I do?
I want to add vegetables to my Ziti Dish, which should I choose?
What's the best type of meat to add to my Ziti Pasta Dish?
How long should I bake my Ziti Pasta Dish?
Should I rinse my pasta after cooking?
Can I use other pasta shapes if I don't have ziti?