Rigatoni with Cheese Cooked in the Instant Pot

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Step 1

Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heating up a little oil. Toss in the ground beef along with chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook everything together, stirring often, until the beef is nicely browned and broken up, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in the water, spaghetti sauce, rigatoni, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Give it all a good stir to combine.

Step 3

Seal the lid and set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. It might take around 10 to 15 minutes for the pot to come up to pressure before the timer starts counting down.

Step 4

When the cooking time is up, carefully do a quick release to let out the steam—just follow your Instant Pot’s instructions for this part. Once the pressure’s fully released, open the lid.

Step 5

Now, it’s time to stir in the Cheddar cheese. Add it gradually, about half a cup at a time, stirring until it melts and everything is creamy and delicious. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to, then serve it up warm.