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A scoop of stuffed shells from the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Stuffed Shells

These Instant Pot Stuffed Shells are shell-shaped pasta loaded with a variety of cheeses and topped with a delicious marinara sauce.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

4.97 from 52 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressurize Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 15 ounces (425 g) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups (224 g) mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper divided
  • 12 ounces (340 g) jumbo pasta shells
  • 24 ounces (680 ml) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups (473 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon (4 g) parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, egg, half of the salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag, or gallon size plastic bag and snip the corner.
  • Boil the pasta shells until al dente, 8-10 minutes, then run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain well.
  • Spray the inside of the Instant Pot with cooking spray and place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Fill each pasta shell with filling, about a tablespoon per shell then stack the shells on the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  • Pour water down the side of the Instant Pot so it fills up under the shells (ie don't pour the water directly onto the shells).
  • Pour the marinara sauce over the top of the shells. Sprinkle it with remaining salt and pepper. Do not stir.
  • Close the lid and turn the valve to sealing, if necessary. Press the Pressure Cook or manual button and set to cook for 10 minutes on high pressure. When done, do a quick pressure release.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Set the lid back on the pot for about 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and/or Parmesan cheese, as desired. Serve straight from the Instant Pot or remove the shells from the pot. There will be more sauce under the trivet.
  • Note: We are cooking the shells on the trivet because the shells can burn being placed right into the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Notes

  • Cooking the pasta directly in the Instant Pot may lead to a burn notice and burnt pasta. We are cooking the shells on the trivet to avoid that issue.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1028mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 915IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, Pasta
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