Instant Pot Creamy Bacon Pasta
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Instant Pot Creamy Bacon Pasta
Description
This recipe uses the Instant Pot to cook spaghetti submerged in vegetable stock and heavy cream, along with garlic puree, dried oregano, butter, and cooked bacon pieces, all combined to infuse flavor. Cooking under high pressure for six minutes and allowing a natural pressure release ensures the pasta cooks evenly and absorbs the creamy broth. After pressure cooking, grated Parmesan cheese is stirred in with spinach leaves, which wilt gently from residual heat.
The pasta achieves a saucy consistency as the starch released thickens the cooking liquid, creating a creamy coating on the noodles. The salty, smoky bacon adds savoriness while the Parmesan cheese contributes a nutty, cheesy character. Spinach adds freshness and color contrast, rounding out the dish.
This meal suits a quick weeknight dinner and can be adapted by increasing the amount of stock or cream for a saucier outcome. Leftover pasta can be stored and easily reheated. Substitutions include other pasta shapes or additions such as chorizo, sausage, or sun-dried tomatoes for varied flavors. The recipe scales well without changes to cook time.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups vegetable stock 650ml
- 2/3 cup heavy cream 160ml
- 8 oz spaghetti cut in half, 225g
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 4 tbps butter cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 lb Bacon cooked and diced, 450g
- sea salt to taste, flakes
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, 80g
- 2 cups spinach optional
Instructions
- Pour stock into the Instant Pot insert, then add the rest of the ingredients including the best ever sea salt flakes. (but don't add the spinach or Parmesan yet!).
- Close the lid and turn the vent to sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 6 mins.
- Cook till done, then allow for a natural pressure release (NPR) of 6 mins before performing a quick release to let out remaining steam.
- Open the lid, stir in the Parmesan and baby spinach and let it wilt before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pasta is fully submerged in liquid before cooking to avoid sticking.
- After pressure cooking, allow standing time to absorb remaining liquid for proper sauce consistency.
- Increase stock or cream for a saucier pasta if desired.
- The recipe scales by doubling or tripling ingredients without adjusting cook time.
- Add extra Parmesan or mozzarella for cheesier results.
- Incorporate cooked sausage, chorizo, or sun-dried tomatoes for additional flavors.
- Substitute spaghetti with other pasta types like penne or fusilli as preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1082mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1855IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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