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Creamy Instant Pot Penne Pasta

A rich and comforting one-pot penne pasta cooked in the Instant Pot with a silky cream and Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté and heat olive oil and butter.
  2. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic and sauté briefly.
  3. Add pasta, broth, and seasonings. Stir gently.
  4. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  5. Stir in cream and Parmesan until sauce thickens.

Notes

Add cooked chicken or vegetables for variation.