Description
Delicious and creamy Instant Pot Stuffed Jumbo Shells filled with a ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese mixture, cooked perfectly under high pressure and topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. This comforting Italian-inspired dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Filling
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 24 oz marinara sauce (Rao’s recommended)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, egg, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a gallon-sized plastic bag and snip one corner to use as a piping bag.
- Fill Pasta Shells: Spray the Instant Pot insert with non-stick cooking spray. Using the baggie, fill each uncooked jumbo pasta shell with the cheese mixture, then transfer the filled shells into the Instant Pot insert as you go.
- Add Liquids and Sauce: Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the Instant Pot. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper over the shells. Then, spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the stuffed shells without stirring.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to cook on High Pressure using Manual Mode for 8 minutes. Once the cooking time is completed, perform a Quick Pressure Release. If liquid sprays out during the release, immediately close the valve and wait a few minutes before trying again.
- Finish with Cheese: Open the lid carefully, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the hot shells, then recover the Instant Pot with the lid (not sealed) to allow the cheese to melt for a few minutes.
Notes
- If any liquid sprays out of the pressure release valve during Quick Pressure Release, immediately close the valve and wait a few minutes before trying again to avoid splattering.
- Some users have reported a burn notice on the Instant Pot; to avoid this, ensure adequate water is added, and the sauce is on top without stirring to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley if fresh is unavailable.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality marinara sauce like Rao’s as recommended.
