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Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Ham & Penne Pasta

Our Favorite Meal Now in the Instant Pot! Only One Dish to Clean and You Have an Easy Dinner Recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 c. diced yellow onions
  • 3 cloves minced garlic 
  • 3 c. cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 2 c. 2% milk
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 16 oz penne noodles, uncooked
  • 2 c. frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

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  1. Place 1 Tbsp olive oil in bottom of Instant Pot. Turn on to manual. Saute ham and onions until onions are translucent. Add garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, pepper and red pepper flakes; cook 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in broth, milk, and flour. Whisk until combined. Add the rest of the ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
  3. Place lid on Instant Pot.
  4. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  5. After it is done, let the pressure naturally release for about five minutes, and then change to quick release until all the pressure is gone.
  6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of pasta. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you'd like to make this on the stove top here is the One Pot version of this recipe!

Nutrition Information

Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1751mg (73%) Potassium 345mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 645IU (13%) Vitamin C 31.4mg (35%) Calcium 272mg (27%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1751mg 73%
Potassium 345mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 645IU 13%
Vitamin C 31.4mg 35%
Calcium 272mg 27%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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