15-30 min4-5 servingsamerican

Duo/Pro Crisp - Cheesy Macaroni Bolognese

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-5 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Duo/Pro Crisp - Cheesy Macaroni Bolognese
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 22 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Broil

Cuisine: American, American

Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • freshly chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Select SAUTE and press START. When hot, add the oil and let it heat for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, and the meat is browned.
  2. Add garlic and stir.
  3. Add all spices, including the bay leaf and oregano. Stir until fragrant.
  4. Add hot sauce, if desired, Dijon, and chicken broth. Stir.
  5. Let the broth heat up to a simmer.
  6. Add macaroni, make sure it is submerged in the liquid.
  7. Secure the lid for pressure cooking.
  8. Select PRESSURE COOK, HIGH, set the timer to 3 minutes, then press START. The pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure.
  9. When the cook cycle is complete, press CANCEL and Quick Release the pressure.
  10. Remove lid and stir in the cheeses and then add as much cream as you want to make it as saucy as you like.
  11. Place the pasta in a ramekin or a baking dish, top with extra cheese, clean inner pot and put back in cooker base. Place the dish in the inner and cover with Air Fryer Lid. Select Broil, set temperature to 400°F, set time for 5-7 minutes and press START. Cook until cheese is melted.
  12. Add optional garnish and serve hot.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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