Description
This Creamy Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli is a quick and delicious pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful broccoli come together in one pot for easy cleanup and fantastic flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6–8 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups bite size broccoli florets
- 16 oz. uncooked penne pasta
- 32 oz. vegetable broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
For Serving:
- 8 oz. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped parsley
- shredded Parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot: Set it to the sauté function and add olive oil.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook minced garlic, oregano, and garlic powder with salt and pepper for a minute, stirring frequently.
- Add Broccoli: Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth if needed. Add broccoli.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta, remaining broth, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Use quick-release vent and let sit for 3 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season to taste and serve garnished with parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Broccoli Pasta, One-Pot Pasta
