Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne, rotini, ziti, etc.)
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- **Please layer the ingredients in the order listed below.**
- Place the pasta noodles into the stainless steel liner of the Instant Pot. Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the noodles. Press the noodles down so they’re mostly covered by liquid.8 ounces short pasta, 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- Next pour in the pasta sauce and top it with the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Don’t stir!1 cup marinara sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Close the lid, and make sure the valve is set to "Sealing."
- Use the manual (pressure cook) button to adjust the time to 5 minutes. After the time is up, open the valve to release the pressure (quick release).
- Stir the noodles and sauce. Top with your favorite cheese, fresh basil, or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of two ounces of pasta. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include the fresh basil, shredded Parmesan cheese, and bread seen in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta
Serving Size
2 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
485
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
85
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
589
mg
25
%
Potassium
405
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
49
g
16
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
1401
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
78
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
