This hearty, one-pot ziti starts with browned ground beef simmered with onion, garlic, and a rich blend of crushed and diced tomatoes until the sauce turns deeply savory. The pasta cooks right in that sauce under pressure, soaking up every bit of flavor before it gets finished under the broiler with a creamy ricotta-Parmesan mixture and a generous layer of melted mozzarella. What comes out of the oven is bubbling, golden on top, and packed with that classic baked-pasta comfort in a fraction of the usual time. A scatter of fresh basil at the end brightens up all that rich, cheesy sauce. It's a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner that works well for a gluten free table, no extra effort required beyond what's already in the recipe. Just keep an eye on the broiler so the cheese gets that perfect spotty-brown finish without going too far.
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Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (high). Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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