Instant Pot Beef and Farfalle Dinner
Farfalle, aka bowtie pasta, makes a delicious and fast meal when cooked in the Instant Pot with ground beef and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 ⅔ cups water
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta, (bowties)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté: Select the Instant Pot sauté button and add the olive oil. When the display indicates the pot is hot, add the ground beef. Cook the beef for 3 minutes and then add the onion. Continue to cook, stirring, until the beef is no longer pink. Spoon off excess fat.1 tbsp olive oil | 1 pound ground beef | 1 medium onion
- Add: To the Instant Pot, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, the garlic powder, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Stir, scraping up any browned bits in the bottom of the pan. Stir in the farfalle pasta.1/2 tsp kosher salt | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce | 1 2/3 cups water | 8 ounces farfalle pasta
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and move the release valve to the sealing position. Select 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual (High Pressure)' and set the cooking time to 6 minutes. When the time is up, carefully turn the valve to the venting position to quickly release the pressure. Use a long utensil and protect your hands; the steam is super hot!
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the tomato paste to thicken the sauce. Switch to the sauté setting and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes longer.3 tbsp tomato paste
- Serve: Spoon the pasta into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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