Instant Pot Penne Pasta
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.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 (14 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Spice Blend
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 8 ounces dried penne use gluten free
- 2 cups Vegetable Stock
Instructions
- 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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Notes
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 262mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1965IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg
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