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Instant Pot Pasta Recipes for Busy Weeknights

This quick and easy Instant Pot pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 24 oz jar of marinara sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions: 

  • Place pasta, marinara sauce, water, salt, garlic powder, basil, and black pepper in the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
  • Stir the pasta and sauce together.
  • Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Notes:

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 12gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Easy, Instant Pot, Pasta, Quick, Weeknight
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