Three cheese "No Bake" Ziti

I have been trying to learn how to use my electric pressure cooker. I found this recipe on Beth's blog and loved it! Super easy to make!! Enjoy!

Three Cheese "No Bake" Ziti


HIGH PRESSURE 5 MINUTES/ QUICK RELEASE

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian Sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 onion - chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic - minced, chopped, left whole, however you want....
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid
• 12 oz Ziti noodles
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1-2 TBS Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup Ricotta (may use skim)
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS:
Select the Brown setting on your PC and when hot add your sausage and onions. Cook until sausage is browned. Using a spoon or baster, remove any excess fat. Add your water and onions and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in your noodles. Now pour in your tomatoes and garlic but DO NOT STIR. The tomatoes can burn on the bottom so you want to make sure they sit on top. Lock lid in place and select HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes. When done use the QUICK RELEASE method. Add the Italian Seasoning and stir to break up any noodles stuck together and mix the tomatoes. Stir in the Ricotta and Parmesan until the Ricotta is completely blended and noodles take on a creamy texture. Now sprinkle half the Mozzarella onto the Ziti. Using a large spoon or spatula, gently fold the bottom noodles over the top layer of Mozzarella. Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella over the top. Replace lid for a few minutes only to melt the top layer of cheese.
Variation: Add 1-2 cans of drained mushrooms with your tomatoes or if using fresh, add when your meat is browned a few minutes before adding water. When using fresh mushrooms, reduce your water to 1 1/4 cups.
For a lighter version omit the Ricotta. I have not tried this as it is just too darn good with it. =)