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Instant Pot Pasta with Pesto and Mozzarella

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

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

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 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir in the beef and garlic and sauté for a few mins until the beef is brown.
  3. Switch off the heat and stir in the chicken stock and thoroughly deglaze the pot.
  4. Add tomato, pasta, oregano and salt and mix.
  5. 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.
  6. When done do a quick pressure release, switch off the heat and open the pot releasing the rest of the steam using quick release.
  7. Stir in the mozzarella and pesto, and serve topped with herbs and parmesan if desired.

Notes

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  • 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.