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One-Pot Creamy Penne Pasta Delight

Whip up this mouthwatering, one-pot Creamy Penne Pasta Delight using Instant Pot, and treat yourself to a quick and flavorful meal.
3
22 min
TOTAL TIME
415
CALORIES
$1.28
PER SERVING
One-Pot Creamy Penne Pasta Delight
Ingredients
MAIN
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tsp olive oil
Spaghetti Sauce
2 cups spaghetti sauce
Penne Pasta
12 oz penne pasta
Yellow Onion
1 small yellow onion
finely chopped
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Water
2 cups water
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Dried Basil
1/4 tsp dried basil
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups fresh baby spinach
Parmesan Cheese
parmesan cheese
grated
Cream Cheese
1 tbsp cream cheese
Directions
MAIN
10 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
22 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Measure all ingredients and prep your veggies.
2
Set the Instant Pot to sauté function, add olive oil, and heat.
3
Sauté onions in the Instant Pot for 4 minutes or until tender, then add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Press 'CANCEL/OFF' and add water, penne pasta, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, dried basil, and black pepper. Stir to combine, ensuring the onions and garlic are incorporated into the liquid.
5
Add 2 cups of spaghetti sauce on top of the pasta but DO NOT STIR.
6
Secure the lid, place the vent in the sealing position, and set to 'MANUAL' or 'PRESSURE COOK' mode on 'HIGH' pressure.
7
Adjust the cook time to 5 minutes. The Instant Pot will take an additional 5-8 minutes to come to pressure before the countdown begins.
8
When the Instant Pot beeps, quick release the pressure by flipping the valve to the venting position. Wait for the steam to release and the pin to drop.
9
Remove the lid, mix in the cream cheese and fresh baby spinach. Return the lid and allow the spinach to wilt for a minute.
10
Taste-test the noodles and adjust spices as needed.
11
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Health Info
Macros
72g
CARBS
8g
FAT
15g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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