Zippy Ziti

There’s nothing like tubular pasta in a buttery garlic-Parmesan sauce, especially with some cream and red sauce added to the mix…well, perhaps except for when you make it unbelievably easy and flavorful with minimal ingredients. This one earned its name due to how fast it is to make. Check out Jeff’s Tips on how to liven it up even more. From Super Shortcut Instant Pot® by Jeffrey Eisner, photograph by Aleksey Zozulya.

Duration

20 Minutes

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook

Keywords

20 minutes, 4-6 servings, cheese, chicken or garlic broth, garlic powder, heavy cream or half-and-half, instant pot, italian seasoning, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, pasta, pressure cook, salted butter, ziti or ziti rigati

Servings

4-6 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups chicken or garlic broth (i.e. Better Than Bouillon)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 pound ziti or ziti rigati
4 tablespoons (1⁄2 stick) salted butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1⁄2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

Add the broth and Italian seasoning (if using) to the Instant Pot®. Stir to combine.
Add the ziti, but do not stir—just smooth it out so it’s mostly submerged. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on top.
Secure the lid and move the valve to the sealing position. Press Cancel, then select Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure and give the pot a good stir.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, followed by the Parmesan, garlic powder, cream, and marinara sauce. Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with additional Parmesan for topping and toasty garlic bread, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Jeff’s Tips:
This recipe is remarkably customizable. Feel free to add any spices you wish in Step 1 or Step 3: 1–2 teaspoons of each of your favorites should do the trick. If you want it dairy-free, skip the butter, cheese, and cream/Boursin. For a meaty touch, at the end of Step 1 add (approximately) a 24-ounce package of frozen meatballs on top of the pasta and butter but do not stir.
To Serve 1–2:
Reduce the broth to 2 3/4 cups but halve all the other ingredients. Cook times remain the same.

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