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Home / Recipes / Beef / Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni / Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni / Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

April 20, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / 89 Comments Updated March 29, 2020 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni (Bolognese/Johnny Marzetti) with homemade meat sauce will feed a crowd in under 30 minutes, but tastes like you were cooking all day. 

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

My husband loves meat with pasta, I’m the opposite. I like my pasta with just sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese, that’s it. To keep the peace, I alternate between meatless pasta and a pasta with meat, whether it be a meat sauce or Hungryman Barbecue Meatballs on top of his pasta.

Imagine making a one pot pasta dish with a sauce that tastes like you cooked it all day. With your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker, you can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.

This Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni (Bolognese/Johnny Marzetti) is probably his favorite, as it is loaded with meat. This was cooked in my 8 Quart Pressure Cooker, which I absolutely love! The 8 quart size is fantastic if you need to double the recipe.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Can Other Ground Meat Be Used?

  • Certainly. You can use ground beef, turkey, chicken, rabbit, whatever protein you like for Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni.

We use ground turkey quite a bit, in place of beef. Since I prefer my pasta sans meat, I will make myself the Instant Pot Spaghetti Dinner and hubs can have his meat.

Pro Tip: Use spaghetti noodles and you’ve got spaghetti and meat sauce!

 

Sauté the Meat in your Pressure Cooker

Sauté the Meat in your Pressure Cooker

After the pot is hot, add your oil and start to brown the meat.

If your meat is frozen, this Meat Mix N Chopper is great to use while sautéing to break the meat into small pieces! No one wants clumps of meat!

By the way, you are all invited to join my Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker Facebook Group for more recipes and inspiration!

 

Brown Meat and Crush Fennel Seeds

Brown Meat and Crush Fennel Seeds

Break up the meat really well and then add in the chopped onions.

For a super duper simple spaghetti dinner, check out my Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe and you will find an easy recipe using pre-made sauce and meatballs. That being said, you can use that recipe and use your own meatballs.

Sometimes you are in a rush and just want to toss everything into the pot and push a button. It is an incredible recipe I created years ago and it is now found all over the internet. People cannot get enough.

 

Use as Much Garlic as you Like

Use as Much Garlic as you Like

Sauté for a few minutes and then toss in the garlic and sauté for another minute.

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  • Should I Drain Out Excess Liquid?
  • Does Brand of Pasta Matter?
  • Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Should I Drain Out Excess Liquid?

  • This is up to you. Fat adds lots of flavor. Some meat gives off more than others, so use your judgment.
  • Ground turkey is a very dry and doesn’t give off much fat. In fact, I usually add a bit extra oil when sautéing ground turkey. We love flavor.

My Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce is great for those doing low carbs or wanting to enjoy a veggie with a spaghetti meal. That sauce is very similar to this, so if you love this Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni dinner, you will love the spaghetti squash meal just as well!

 

Rich and Flavorful Homemade Sauce

Rich and Flavorful Homemade Sauce

Add in the rest of the ingredients, except Cavatappi and mix to combine.

Why use jarred sauce when it is so easy to quickly make your own. Really nothing to do but toss in all the spices and tomatoes.

If you just want to make a big pot of Spaghetti Sauce in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker, my Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Sauce takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and you will think it cooked all day. Use it for meatball submarine sandwiches!

 

Cute De Cecco Cavatappi

Cute De Cecco Cavatappi

Dump in the Cavatappi, right from the box.

Does Brand of Pasta Matter?

  • Absolutely it does. Very often I say to buy the best ingredients, which you can afford. For pasta however, while you should still buy the best you can afford, De Cecco holds up really well under pressure, so think about using this brand.
  • Interestingly enough, it is super cheap when you buy this De Cecco Cavatappi Pasta on line here as you the prices are usually cheaper than in the grocery stores. You can get all shapes and most are in packs of 5 or 12, so you can take advantage of the lower pricing.

I do love the Cavatappi shape for this recipe though as it is just so cute and fun to eat. Any macaroni or pasta you like will work. Remember to check the notes section below for the TOG Pasta Rule of Thumb so you can find the cook time for your type of pasta or noodle.

 

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni For Dinner

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni For Dinner

Give it a good stir. This is going to be wonderful!!!!

 

The Pasta Continues to Absorb Liquid

The Pasta Continues to Absorb Liquid

How yummy does this Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni look? The hubs really enjoyed this meal!

I love these Reditainer Extreme Freezer Containers and Freezer Labels. Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni freezes so well and is an excellent addition to those who love Freezer Meals.

There are only two of us in my home, so you can be sure that my freezer is stocked with leftovers.

Makes a Great Freezer Meal

Makes a Great Freezer Meal

The Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker makes it so easy to heat up, using the Pot in Pot Method.

 

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

Sprinkle on some Asiago, Parmesan, Pecorino, Romano, whatever you like. Chef Boyardee, see ya later! If you don’t want meat with  your pasta, try my Pressure Cooker Quick Spaghetti Dinner.

More Pasta Recipes to Try:

  • Instant Pot Creamy Baked Ziti
  • Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole
  • Instant Pot Steak Fajitas Pasta
  • Instant Pot Jalapeno Macaroni Ham and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
  • .A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Cilio Olivewood Spatula
  • Rachael Ray Stoneware EVOO Oil Dispensing Bottle
  • Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
  • De Cecco Cavatappi Pasta

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Pressure Release: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (or turkey, chicken, Italian sausage, rabbit, bison)
  • 1 pound Cavatappi or other Macaroni
  • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium Yellow/Brown Onion diced well
  • 1/2 medium Green Bell Pepper diced (optional)
  • 3 Cloves Fresh Garlic minced fine
  • 28 ounces Pureed Tomatoes (Jersey Fresh)
  • 15 ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 3 ounces Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (2 Tbls if using turkey) (or fish sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Dry Red Wine a good Cabernet!
  • 2.5 cups Fresh Water
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

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Meat Chopper/Masher
High Heat Resistant Spatula
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De Cecco Cavatappi Pasta

Instructions

  • Select Sauté or Browning on your Pressure Cooker and allow it to heat.
  • Add olive oil to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot and swirl to coat bottom.
  • Add ground beef (or whichever ground meat you are using) and break and smash into pieces as you brown.
  • When meat is partially brown, add onions (and peppers, if using) and sauté until meat is mostly brown.
  • Add garlic and sauté one more minute.
  • Drain excess grease, if needed. You don't need to drain if you don't want as the fat from the meat will add more flavor.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Lock on the lid and close the Pressure Valve.
  • Cook on High pressure for 4 minutes for Cavatappi Pasta.  See notes for cooking times for other types and shapes of pasta or noodles.
  • When Beep sounds, allow a 5 minute natural release, then carefully do a quick release.
  • Top with freshly grated cheese.

Notes

Use spaghetti noodles and you've got spaghetti and meat sauce!
Any type of pasta or semolina noodle is fine to use in this recipe. If using a different shape of pasta or noodle, your cook time may be different.

This Old Gal's Pasta Rule of Thumb

  • Look at package of pasta and find the variable cook time. Choose the lesser time given and then subtract 2 minutes. For example, if your package of pasta says "cook for 8 - 11 minutes," take that 8 minute number and cut it in half, which is 4. Then subtract 2 minutes from the 4 minutes and you will end up with the proper cook time. In this example the cook time will be 2 minutes.
  • After the 2 minute pressure cook time is up, wait 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
  • If the variable cook time on your package of pasta is 11 - 16 minutes, err on the lesser side. In this instance, the cook time would be 3 minutes. It is better to end up with overly firm pasta rather than mushy because you can continue to cook the pasta, but if it is mushy, there is nothing you can do to correct.
  • If the pasta is too firm or al dente for your taste, simply put the lid back on the pot and let the pasta sit in the hot pot.  The residual heat will continue to cook the pasta. Check after a few minutes to see if the pasta has reached the perfect firmness for your liking. If not give it a stir and let sit some more.
This recipe uses a bit of a natural release and the total time is figured into that, so only the cook time needs to be adjusted. This allows for a little natural pressure release time, so that the starchy water can settle and not spit out through the pressure valve when the pressure is released.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Beef and Macaroni
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 879mg38%
Potassium 963mg28%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 693IU14%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Kim McNelis says

    October 26, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    I made vegan with Beyond Beef and green Spiral pasta. Came out great!

    Reply
  2. Mary A Sutherland says

    March 10, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    My husband and I loved this recipe. The sauce by itself it great!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      March 11, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you so much, Mary. Jill

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    February 23, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Will this work with a jar of spaghetti sauce?

    Reply
  4. Linette says

    January 27, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Whenever I make meat (other than ground beef) in my pressure cooker, it turns out DRY & tough. I do a nice sear, make sure there’s is plenty of braising liquid & always look up a recipe for time, as I am a newbie. Am I cooking it too long or not long enough?

    Thanks in advance!
    Linette

    PS I can’t wait to try your PC Philly steak recipe! Need to get that meat figured out before I try it. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Ellen says

    January 4, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    I substituted 1/4c of wine for water, but everything else was exactly as you specified, however my instant pot beeped ‘overheat’ on a 2min manual setting. I did wait until it was hot before adding oil as well. This isn’t the first recipe it overheats on. Wondering what I may be doing wrong. Any thoughts??

    It was delicious otherwise, thank you so much!

    Reply
  6. Dulce says

    December 27, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    super delicious. I’m not imaginative at cooking. need a recipe always. husband lives pasta and meat. we can’t stop eating if though we’re full. easy and delicious. made with spaghetti noodles.

    Reply
  7. debbie rotenberg says

    February 14, 2018 at 10:54 am

    If I wanted to make just the meat sauce without the pasta, how would I adjust the cooking time?

    (my daughter is celiac, so I keep my Instant Pot gluten free and would like the sauce to be used with traditional and GF pasta)

    Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Deb says

    December 29, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, we get two meals out of it.
    Great to have when another couple joins us, so easy to prepare and delicious!

    Reply
  9. Erin Suwattana says

    December 28, 2017 at 11:23 am

    4 stars
    Great recipe! Friends and hubby ate it up. I will make it again when I need to feed a crowd.

    Reply
  10. Starrla says

    December 26, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    I just got an IP for Christmas, and the first thing I made were hardboiled eggs. The 2nd thing I made was this recipe, and it is delicious!! It turned out perfectly. One of my promises to myself for this coming year is to stop spending so much money on lunch at work. Now I can make a big pot of something yummy, with no fuss, and have lunch or dinner for the week. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Marsha Petrocci says

    December 11, 2017 at 7:56 am

    I have everything but tomato paste….can I still make it but cook longer

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 15, 2017 at 1:07 am

      Hi Marsha. The end result will be a thinner sauce. Jill

      Reply
  12. Clare Gail Henry says

    November 29, 2017 at 4:06 am

    I made this last night and it was delicious. I am new at the Instant Pot and wondered how the pasta would cook. It was very comforting and so terribly easy. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 29, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      Hi Clare. So glad you enjoyed. Jill

      Reply
  13. Matt says

    November 12, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this tonight. Big hit with my five- and one-year old. Made plenty for our family of four with a couple days of leftovers! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 14, 2017 at 2:18 am

      Wonderful. Glad it was liked by all. Jill

      Reply
  14. Jennifer Martin says

    November 7, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I followed recipe exactly (including allowing pot to heat before cooking meat) but unfortunately I got the “burn” message too after all ingredients were in pot and pressure cooking began. This happened recently when I made chili too. Im pretty new to IP but a seasoned cook. Any suggestions? Thanks

    Reply
    • Jill says

      November 8, 2017 at 2:20 am

      Hi Jennifer. Chances are that the bottom of the pot was not deglazed completely. Jill

      Reply
  15. Kristal Roop says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:16 am

    I made this last night, and it was fabulous! I call it adult goulash because of the addition of red wine and chili flakes. Will absolutely make again! Yum!

    Reply
  16. Deb says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was the first dish I made with the uncooked pasta as part of the recipe in the Instant Pot and it came out delicious. I have the ceramic non-stick inner pot and it took about 20 minutes to come to pressure. We will definitely be having this again.

    Reply
  17. Judy says

    September 4, 2017 at 8:47 am

    This looks yummy, however, your picture shows diced tomatoes and your ingredients don’t mention it. So do I need the tomato sauce since the recipe calls for the puree? Or do I need both diced and sauce?

    Reply
  18. Sandy says

    August 26, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Question about making this a freezer meal–
    Can the uncooked pasta be frozen with the other ingredients?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      August 27, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Hi Sandy. I would not do that, as all it does is take up freezer space. Jill

      Reply
  19. Lisa says

    August 8, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    This looks delicious. Can it be made in 5 quart pressure cooker? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      August 8, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Lisa. This can be made in any size pressure cooker, any brand pressure cooker. Jill

      Reply
  20. Purnima says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, I am trying to avoid canned items. Instead of the tomato sauce and the tomato paste, could I just add more pureed tomato?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Cheryl says

    July 3, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    4 stars
    Made this tonight and it was great. Thank you again for the great recipe.

    Reply
  22. Estelle says

    June 27, 2017 at 5:31 am

    I see Petite diced tomatoes in the pic. Did you use that in place of something else?

    Reply
  23. Jan says

    June 16, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Once again, you rocked it! This is amazing! So easy and quick. My house smells divine!! Yay!!!

    Reply
  24. Bob Drue says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    Jill, you rock! This recipe is so delicious, it will definitely become a regular in our home.
    I used a 6-quart Instant Pot, but it would not seal and pressure cook.
    It did cook regardless, but I’m curious as to why it would not pressurize (it’s a new model, only a few months old and I’ve never had a problem with it until now).
    Is it because the mixture is too thick?
    I’ve read that other folks have experienced this, but the answer wasn’t definitive.
    From your vast experience using pressure cookers, does this sometime happen?
    It still reached a point without sealing and started counting down.
    Thanks kindly in advance.
    One of your biggest fans (there are many!),
    Bob

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 12, 2017 at 11:36 am

      Hi Bob~

      The number one reason, that some people have a problem with their pots not coming to pressure is due to not deglazing the pot thoroughly. If anything is left on the bottom of the pot after browning, there is a good chance, more will stick to it and not allow the pot to come up to pressure. I am so glad you enjoy my recipes. Thank you so much. Jill

      Reply
    • Vanessa says

      October 19, 2017 at 5:09 am

      I also had problems with my electric pressure cooker not sealing when making this recipe. I’m wondering if it was because there wasn’t even liquid to form the seal? After I took this out of my pressure cooker, I tested my cooker with 1 cup of water and it sealed, so this is why I think it needs more liquid in recipe. I have a newish Cuisinart pressure cooker.

      Reply
      • Vanessa says

        October 19, 2017 at 5:10 am

        Oops..I meant ‘enough’ liquid, not even!

        Reply
  25. Warren says

    June 8, 2017 at 5:05 am

    I made this last night. The only variation was I used Italian table wine instead of Cabernet. It was good but way too tart. Can’t figure out where I went wrong or how to fix the rest of it.

    Reply
  26. Marla says

    March 8, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    I used ground turkey and made some adjustments. I chopped a full med/small sized onion, a yellow pepper (that’s what I had rather than green) and a sliced zucchini. I don’t drink so instead of the wine, I used vegetable broth. The tomato sauce I used was an already seasoned tomato sauce, so I cut back in some of the seasonings listed. Added some oregano. This turned out really good and very easy. Basically, I found that you can adjust this recipe in any way that suits your tastes. You just need to remember that because you are using a pressure cooker, don’t cut back in the amount of liquids in the recipe.

    Reply
  27. Debby says

    March 4, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    I tried this for the first time tonight. I was a little nervous because my husband loves all things pasta, and Italian. As soon as I heard, “it’s delicious, omg”. I knew it was a hit! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      March 6, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Debby~

      Thank you for the nice compliment. I am you and your husband enjoyed the dinner.

      Jill

      Reply
  28. Abrra says

    March 2, 2017 at 7:11 am

    Did I miss something about after you dump the pasta from the box? I don’t see a step to allow it to cook.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      March 2, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Abrra, if you look at the actual recipe in the recipe box, it has all the instructions. I, too was confused by the blog and photos. It did not have the final step.

      Reply
  29. Kellie Trudel says

    February 25, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    I didn’t have much time to prepare dinner tonight so I chose this recipe. Unfortunately (!) did not have red wine so substituted equal amount beef broth. Jill…this was so easy AND delicious! Thanks for another awesome recipe. Cheers!

    Reply
  30. Danni says

    January 20, 2017 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    My old pressure cooker broke (great excuse to finally get an instant pot!). I tried this recipe is the now dead cooker, and it was such a hit there have been multiple requests to have it again. Can this recipe be adapted to a dutch oven, and if yes, can you please help me figure that out?
    Thanks for the yumminess!

    Reply
  31. Jimmie Toney says

    January 18, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    You mention heating this up in the pressure cooker using the pot in pot method which I understand but my question is do you add the frozen food to the pot and if so what setting do you recommend a person to use? I have never tried reheating something in my pressure cooker.

    Reply
    • Carmen Mobberly says

      July 24, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      I heat up leftovers using the steam setting. Just make sure there’s water int he bottom if doing PIP. I also like to add water, milk or oil to whatever I’m reheating to help give it a bit more moisture, unless it’s soup or something really liquidy already. I usually start at about 5 minutes and check the food to see if it’s warm enough or if it needs longer, but I have yet to reheat frozen foods in it. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  32. DGKiki says

    January 6, 2017 at 7:35 am

    2 stars
    Followed this to the letter in my Instant Pot and was very disappointed. The noodles were not cooked so I added 5 more minutes under pressure. Still not done but sauce was getting too thick so I added water and simmered till noodles were done. (I guess the IP needs the full amount of cooking time suggested on pasta box?) In the end it was very tomato paste-y, heavy and unappetizing, but my boys seemed satisfied.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      January 6, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Must be the recipe then. 😉

      Reply
  33. Sarah says

    December 29, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    I forgot to put in the red wine because the ingredient wasn’t on it’s own line!!

    Reply
  34. Lisa says

    December 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Followed the recipe to the letter (used ground bison) and it turned out perfectly. Thank you!

    Reply
  35. Tammy says

    December 22, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Can a 6quart pressure cooker be used?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 22, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Tammy, yes.

      Jill

      Reply
  36. Greta says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:37 am

    When you say “If your meat is frozen, this Meat Mix N Chopper is great to use while sautéing!” do you mean I can sautee a 1 lb block of frozen ground beef or turkey in the IP? I just got my IP and I haven’t made any dishes in it yet. Can I really put frozen meat in it?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      December 8, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Hi Greta~

      Yes, you can use frozen beef or turkey.

      Jill

      Reply
  37. Monica says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight. Yummy. Hubby felt it was a little too tomatoeeee. Any suggestions for next time?

    Reply
  38. Linda F. says

    November 25, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    This is in my Instant Pot as I type. I am anxious to see how my tribe likes it as I have two “starving” college sons home for the Thanksgiving weekend. Followed the basic recipe with what I had. I didn’t have tomato puree nor did I have red wine.I used some extra seasonings, water and tomato paste along with Ziti Pasta. I’ve had great success with all the “This Old Gal” recipes that I have tried so I have great confidence in this one as well!!

    Reply
  39. Lucy says

    November 5, 2016 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Just made some for our lunch. It was awesome!
    I followed the recipe to the letter except that I forgot about the brown sugar but we didn’t missed it.
    I will definitely make this again; this one is a keeper.
    Thank you so much for all your great recipes. ?

    Reply
  40. John Froage says

    October 25, 2016 at 1:50 am

    5 stars
    Best beef and macaroni I have ever made. Try it soon. You will love it!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 25, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      John~

      Thank you so much.

      Jill

      Reply
  41. Arwen Lynch, Professional Joy Seeker says

    October 17, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Just got a pressure cooker. I’ve been looking up recipes. I love goulash and this popped up on a goulash search. Am saving so I can try this out. 😀 And requested an add to your FB group. Thanks for a great recipe! Seek joy, y’all. Pass it on.

    Reply
  42. Natalie says

    October 16, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Hello! Making this tonight for dinner but don’t have any red wine. Any substitute or just leave it out all together?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      October 16, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Natalie~

      You would need to substitute with another liquid. Red Wine adds a great depth of flavor to red sauces.

      Jill

      Reply
  43. Gugua says

    September 29, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Hi

    I tried to make this last night, but instead of coming to pressure it scorched at the bottom causing my IP to overheat. I then emptied it out, scrubbed the pot, added a bit more water and tried again. Same thing happened.

    What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      September 30, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Gugua~

      Are you preheating the pot until the IP says “HOT,” before adding the oil to saute the beef?

      Jill

      Reply
      • Gugua says

        October 14, 2016 at 4:43 pm

        Hi Jill,

        I did not use oil! The printable recipe said to only use the olive oil if using Turkey. I used beef, so I didn’t use oil. Makes sense now why it burned.

        But I still don’t know why it burned the second time after I scrubbed out the bottom of the pot…

        Reply
        • Jill says

          October 15, 2016 at 9:34 pm

          Gugua, your beef must have been very lean. I would use oil the next time then, but make sure you add it after the pot is very hot. Did you allow the pot to fully heat before putting anything into the pot?

          Jill

          Reply
          • Gugua says

            October 29, 2016 at 7:06 pm

            Ok, I will use oil next time. Do I let the pot heat up before putting the oil?

          • Cheryl says

            January 10, 2017 at 4:34 pm

            I am glad I came on to read the comments. I was at my wit’s end! I made a chili recipe the other day, never came to pressure and bottom of the pan was scorched. I tried this recipe tonight and the same thing happened. So now I realize that browning the burger in another pan and throwing everything into a cold Instant Pot is what caused it. Right? I have my husband doing a water test to make sure it’s not something else, but I think we’ve found the problem.

            Regardless, I was able to finish up the recipe on the stove and it was delicious. I will definitely be making it again. Thank you!

  44. Patricia R. says

    July 23, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today for lunch. Son and grandson loved it, as well as myself. It took approx. 30 min. start to finish. I had to improvise with what I had but followed the basic recipe. I am slowly collecting simple, delicious IP recipes that I can throw together quickly and this is now on my list. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      July 23, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      Hi Patricia~

      Thank you so much for the comments. I am thrilled that your family loved the recipe.

      Jill

      Reply
  45. Rebecca says

    July 19, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Made this tonight and it’s tasty! Love IP one pot recipes. I had two issues, both operator error! I didn’t have a can of tomato sauce, so I used a small jar of marinara. I should have cut back the dried herbs since the marinara has some seasoning. Also, I used gluten free elbow pasta that listed the al dente cook time as 7 minutes. I set the IP for 4 mins but missed hearing it go off so it did 8 mins npr. The pasta is a little over but we’re still eating it! I only had 12 oz of pasta so I reduced the water to 2c and the consistency of the sauce is really good. Will definitely try this again with the right type of sauce!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      July 20, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Hi Rebecca~

      Thank you for the nice comments. I am so glad you enjoyed the Beef and Macaroni. With a 7 minute package cook time, I would se the IP for 3 minutes. I like to err on the side of less time. If more time is needed after the pressure release, all you have to do is let the pasta sit to cook more.

      Jill

      Reply
  46. Shari says

    July 19, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Your recipe was delish! I’m not going to lie, I got scared about pressure cook time and did 3 mins, which of course was not enough! But threw the top back on and did it for another 3 mins and we were good to go! This was my very first meal in the IP! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      July 19, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Hi Shari~

      Thank you so much for your comments. I hope you won’t be scared anymore. Cool that my recipe was your first meal. 🙂 That is quite a compliment.

      Jill

      Reply
  47. Danielle U says

    July 15, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    What kind of adjustments need to be made if I only have a 6 qt. PC?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      July 15, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Hi Danielle~

      No adjustments need to be made at all.

      Jill

      Reply
  48. Teresa says

    June 30, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I want to use my home canned tomatoes with this–lots of liquid. Do I just use a total of 2.5 cups of liquid including what is from the canned tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 30, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Hi Teresa!

      You will still need additional liquid, but not as much as the total amount, as the cans used in the recipe also have liquid. You may also need to use more tomatoes, as tomato sauce and puree are much more concentrated than just canned tomatoes. I bet this will taste great with home grown tomatoes!

      Jill

      Reply
  49. Kari says

    June 10, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    Is there a sub for the red wine?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      June 10, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Hi Kari~

      Thanks for your question. You can use beef broth if you like. The red wine gives this dish a depth of flavor and you will not taste the wine.

      Jill

      Reply
  50. Karen says

    May 28, 2016 at 6:25 am

    5 stars
    I did it! I made this in my Fissler Stovetop PC, and it was fantastic. I gave a sample to my neighbor, who is a “foodie”. She loved it, made it in her PC, and shared it with her family. Thanks for a great, successful recipe. I made mine with ground bison, and a different, but similar pasta.

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  51. Doreen Selby says

    May 27, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    I’m new to electric pressure cooking and was looking for recipes to try out. So glad I found your site as the first 2 recipes I used in my new Instant Pot was your boiled southern peanuts and this (beef and macaroni) recipe. Both incredibly delicious. I can’t wait to try out more of your recipes. Thank you Jill for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 28, 2016 at 1:17 am

      Hi Doreen~

      Welcome to the World of Pressure Cooking. I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes and thank you so much for telling me.

      Jill

      Reply
  52. Karen says

    May 18, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Can I do this in a stovetop pressure cooker? What kind of adjustments?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      Hi Karen~

      Thank you for your question. A stove top pressure cooker works very differently than an electric pressure cooker. I’ve never used a stove top pressure cooker, but I would think you could certainly make the beef and macaroni in it, with proper adjustments. Are you able to first brown the meat with the lid off? I think the cook time might be tad longer because of the quicker pressure release time with the stove top, but since it is pasta I might not go longer, because if it is undercooked, you could always simmer to complete the cook time, but you cannot fix it if it is over cooked.

      Jill

      Reply
  53. Connie says

    May 1, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    Some of my pasta stuck to the bottom and got blackened. Is this because I stirred the pasta in before closing the lid? Should I not stir next time? Otherwise delicious with ground turkey. My kids devoured it.

    Reply
    • Jill says

      May 1, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Hi Connie~

      Did you first turn on your pressure cooker and allow to heat up before you added the oil? That helps to make the pot non-stick and prevent burning. Also, since you used turkey, more oil should be used since turkey is very dry, unlike beef. I am glad you found it delicious. Thank you.

      Jill

      Reply
  54. Heather says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    We had this for dinner last night. It was a HUGE hit! I just scarfed down a plate of the leftovers for lunch. Even better the second time around

    Reply
    • Jill says

      April 25, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Hello Heather~

      I am so glad that you enjoyed the Beef and Macaroni. It’s really an easy dish to make. Thank you for your kind words.

      Jill

      Reply
  55. Kim says

    April 23, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    Made this with Italian sausage instead of hamburger tonight. Other than that basically followed the recipe. This is excellent and makes a big pot full. Thanks, Jill, another success!

    Reply
    • Jill says

      April 23, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      Hi Kim~

      I am so glad you enjoyed the Beef and Macaroni. I bet it was delicious with the Italian Sausage. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. Your comments here are very much appreciated.

      Jill

      Reply

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