Instant Pot Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
16-20 pasta shells uncooked
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
10 ounces spinach boiled or defrosted, minced
2 tablespoon fresh basil minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 onion chopped
2 cups marinara sauce
1.5 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a bowl mix spinach, ricotta, mozzarella (1 cup), Parmesan cheese, whisked egg, salt, pepper and minced basil.
Stuff the pasta shells with the filling.
Press “Saute” and add olive oil to the Instant Pot.
Add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes until golden.
Add marinara sauce, stir and saute for 1 more minute. Add water and stir well.
Place the stuffed shells in the sauce in one layer.
Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
Open the lid and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese (1 cup).
Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
Carefully remove shells with a slotted spoon to serve. Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
