Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil. Wait until the oil shimmers, then add minced garlic.
- Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the penne pasta. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, do a quick release. Open the lid carefully and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg