Description
Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Homemade Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish that brings rich flavors to your dinner table in no time. This one-pot meal combines al dente penne pasta with a vibrant homemade tomato sauce, making it perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With just a few simple ingredients and your Instant Pot, you can create a crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat olive oil, then add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes (crushing them slightly), Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir well.
- Add penne pasta and enough water to cover (approximately 3 cups). Gently stir to ensure pasta is submerged.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release. Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg