18/05/2026
Ziti alla Genovese – Instant Pot Version Ingredients:
1 pound ziti or paccheri pasta
5 yellow onions (about 2lbs) , thinly sliced
1.5 - 2lbs beef brisket
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano or Pecorino (optional)
Instructions:
1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (High). Add olive oil and sear the meat on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add chopped carrot and celery. Sauté 2–3 minutes. Add all the onions with a big pinch of salt, about 1 tablespoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes until they begin to soften and reduce.
3. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine cook down a little, then add 1 cup of water. Turn off the Sauté mode.
4. Add the meat back in and any of its juice from the plate. Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 45 minutes.
6. Let the pressure release naturally (about 20 minutes).
7. Remove the beef, shred or chop it, and stir it back into the onion sauce. Bonus Tip- If you like the sauce extra creamy and smooth, you can mash a few of the onions with a fork or immersion blender before adding the meat back in. Set the pot to Sauté (Low) and simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes to reduce the sauce if needed.
8. Boil ziti in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with the Genovese sauce. Finish with cracked black pepper and cheese, if desired.
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