This Instant Pot Penne Pasta recipe is fresh, saucy, and loaded with vegetables! Ready in about 15 minutes, an easy one-pot dinner the whole family will love. This is a simple and quick meal, and perfect for those nights when you are too busy to cook.
Set your Instant Pot to Sauté Mode. Add the olive oil, onions, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, Italian spices, and stir.
Add the pasta to the Instant Pot. Pour the vegetable stock over the pasta. Do not stir. Lock lid, and set to Pressure Cook for 5 minutes.
Quick release the steam, taking care not to put your hands or face near the steam valve.
Once steam has vented and the pressure valve has gone down, stir the pasta. It will continue to thicken for a few minutes.
Serve with a side of fresh garlic bread and top with parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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Doubling The Recipe
I tested doubling this recipe (with 16 ounces/1lb) of pasta in my 8 quart Instant Pot, and it came out fantastic!