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Creamy Instant Pot Penne Pasta

A rich, creamy one-pot penne pasta made easily in the Instant Pot with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté and melt butter.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add pasta, broth, cream, and seasonings. Stir gently.
  4. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  5. Quick release pressure and open lid.
  6. Stir well and add Parmesan cheese until creamy.

Notes

Let pasta rest a few minutes to thicken sauce before serving.