Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella

Name: Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 450 g 1 lb turkey mince or beef; 1 small yellow onion; 1 tsp Garlic puree; 750 ml 3 cups chicken stock; 850 ml 3 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes or tomato pasta sauce; 350 g 12 ounces penne pasta; 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano; salt to taste; 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 120 g 1/2 cup basil pesto; Herbs and parmesan for garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings
6
Calories
560 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella

Jasper Henson

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This is a creamy pasta infused with the delicious flavours of pesto. 1 tsp olive oil

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
450 g 1 lb turkey mince or beef
1 small yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 tsp Garlic puree
750 ml 3 cups chicken stock
850 ml 3 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes or tomato pasta sauce
350 g 12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt to taste
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
120 g 1/2 cup basil pesto
Herbs and parmesan for garnish

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Instructions

Switch the Instant Pot on to the sauté setting and add the oil to the Instant Pot insert. Sauté the onions and peppers for 4-5 mins until the onion is soft.
Stir in the beef and garlic and sauté for a few mins until the beef is brown.
Switch off the heat and stir in the chicken stock and thoroughly deglaze the pot.
Add tomato, pasta, oregano and salt and mix.
Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to 'sealing,' select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 5 mins.
When done do a quick pressure release, switch off the heat and open the pot releasing the rest of the steam using quick release.
Stir in the mozzarella and pesto, and serve topped with herbs and parmesan if desired.

Notes

Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella Tips
Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella Tips
I used turkey to keep it lean but use whatever meat you prefer.
You can add spinach at the end along with mozzarella instead of pesto.
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What to Serve with Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella
What to Serve with Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella
You can serve this dish with…
You can serve this dish with…
Crusty bread for a classic pasta meal
Instant Pot Broccoli {Steamed Broccoli}
for a healthy side
Instant Pot Cheesecake with Oreos
for an absolutely indulgent meal
Cook time does not include time to come up to pressure or for pressure to release.
You can use turkey, beef, chicken, pork or sausage in this recipe. I used turkey to keep it lean but use whatever meat you prefer.
No pesto? (Or don’t care for pesto?) You can add spinach at the end along with mozzarella instead of pesto.
Crusty bread for a classic pasta meal
Instant Pot Broccoli {Steamed Broccoli} for a healthy side
Instant Pot Cheesecake with Oreos for an absolutely indulgent meal

Nutrition Information

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Calories 560kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 743mg (31%) Potassium 796mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1370IU (27%) Vitamin C 41.7mg (46%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	560kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	60g	20%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	743mg	31%
Potassium	796mg	17%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	1370IU	27%
Vitamin C	41.7mg	46%
Calcium	215mg	22%
Iron	3.7mg	21%