Instant Pot Penne Pasta Bake

Name: Instant Pot Penne Pasta Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ lb dry penne; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 tsp minced garlic; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 1.5 tsp oregano; 1 tsp rosemary; ½ tsp sage; ½ tsp marjoram; 3 oz pepperoni; 1 cup shredded mozzarella

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
437 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
North American

Instant Pot Penne Pasta Bake

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Pizza + Pasta = The Ultimate Dinner Heaven! This Pizza Pasta Bake can be made in your Instant Pot and will be ready to enjoy in under 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ lb dry penne
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups marinara sauce
2 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1.5 tsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
½ tsp sage
½ tsp marjoram
3 oz pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except the pepperoni and the cheese in the Instant Pot. Make sure the noodles are covered in the liquid but do not stir.
Put the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook on HIGH for 8 minutes. When the timer finishes, perform a Quick Release.
Open the lid of the Instant Pot and stir. Mix in ½ cup mozzarella and ½ of the pepperoni, and stir again until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella and pepperoni on top of the pasta. Close the lid and turn to keep warm for 2 minutes until the cheese on top melts. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
Recipe was made using an 8 qt pot.
I use penne noodles, though you could choose to use whatever you’d like. Mostaccioli and rigatoni would also be great options
You can use whatever store bought or homemade sauce you would like.
I used normal-sized pepperoni but you could also use mini pepperoni
You can use pre-shredded mozzarella or even an Italian blend
Use mini pepperoni if you want pepperoni in every bite!
I like using an Italian blend in place of shredded mozzarella because I think it gives the pasta more depth in flavor
If you would like to add sausage, turn the pot to SAUTE before cooking the pasta. Add the sausage and brown in the pot. Turn off SAUTE and remove the sausage. Finish cooking the recipe according to the instructions, then add the sausage in at the same time as pepperoni.
Pasta: I use penne noodles, though you could choose to use whatever you’d like. Mostaccioli and rigatoni would also be great options
Marinara Sauce: You can use whatever store bought or homemade sauce you would like.
Pepperoni: I used normal-sized pepperoni but you could also use mini pepperoni
Mozzarella: You can use pre-shredded mozzarella or even an Italian blend
Use mini pepperoni if you want pepperoni in every bite!
I like using an Italian blend in place of shredded mozzarella because I think it gives the pasta more depth in flavor
If you would like to add sausage, turn the pot to SAUTE before cooking the pasta. Add the sausage and brown in the pot. Turn off SAUTE and remove the sausage. Finish cooking the recipe according to the instructions, then add the sausage in at the same time as pepperoni.
Add any other pizza toppings you'd like, including, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, ham, sausage, pineapple, or whatever else you want

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 1702mg (71%) Potassium 678mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 736IU (15%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	437kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	44mg	15%
Sodium	1702mg	71%
Potassium	678mg	14%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	736IU	15%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	195mg	20%
Iron	3mg	17%