Instant Pot Baked Ziti
Instant Pot Baked Ziti delivers tender pasta swirled with marinara and ricotta, layered with melty mozzarella and Provel for a luscious, cheesy bite. It’s rich, garlicky, and basil-kissed, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want hearty flavors with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Baked Ziti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. When hot, add the oil and the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add 1/2 of the ziti pasta and the water.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the ricotta and marinara sauce. Pour 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over the ziti in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella and 1/2 of the Provel cheeses. Add the remaining ziti pasta and spoon the remaining ricotta mixture on top.
- 3
Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Provel cheeses and let them melt. Once the cheeses have melted, serve garnished with basil leaves.
- Calories 622.33 kcal High 31%
- Protein 26.85 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 57.29 g 21%
- Total Fat 32.12 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 16.71 g High 84%
- Trans Fat 0.2 g High --
- Cholesterol 84.48 mg High 28%
- Sodium 690.76 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 4.63 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 7.48 g --
- Added Sugars 2.48 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 540.26 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 461.93 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 234.71 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 0.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Baked Ziti is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 622.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Baked Ziti made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Baked Ziti?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 622.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Baked Ziti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Baked Ziti healthy?
- Instant Pot Baked Ziti has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 622.33 calories and 26.85 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 690.76 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.71 g (84% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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