INSTANT POT PASTA IN RED SAUCE
The pasta soaks up the flavors as it cooks and you are left with shiny, tasty pasta. This recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious.Print Recipe
- Prep Time - 5 minutes
- Cook Time - 15 minutes
Method of preparation
Ingredients
- Pasta - This recipe uses penne pasta in this recipe, but you can use any shape, including gluten-free pasta
- Sauce - You can use either Marinara sauce or your favorite tomato sauce
- Cream - Using heavy whipping cream adds creaminess to this pasta. You can also substitute whipping cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
Instructions for cooking
- Add pasta, broth, and water to your Instant Pot.
- Layer garlic powder, Alcoeats kashmiri chili powder, salt, and tomato sauce. Ensure the pasta is submerged completely in the broth.
- Close the lid of your Instant Pot and Pressure cook.
- Quick Release and then stir in the cream, grated parmesan, and basil or parsley
- Optional: Sauté fresh garlic and half a cup of diced onions in olive oil before adding the pasta
- Optional: Stir in a cup of frozen peas after the pressure cooking.
- Optional: Stir in a handful of fresh or frozen chopped spinach or kale after the pressure cooking
- Use milk instead of heavy cream to lighten up the dish
- To make your pasta extra-spicy, add additional Alcoeats kashmiri chili powder. Skip it for a non-spicy pasta.
- Serve your lip-smacking pasta with a side of either fried garlic broccoli or beans. For a better combo, pair it with some fudgy brownies for a fun meal that the entire family can enjoy.
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