Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Calories
459 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Description
Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce uses an Instant Pot to cook pasta alongside broth, water, and tomato sauce to infuse flavor and achieve even cooking. Garlic powder, red chili flakes, and kosher salt season the dish, while careful layering of ingredients keeps pasta beneath the liquids to prevent dryness. After a brief pressure cook, the addition of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese enriches the tomato sauce, creating a smooth, creamy texture. Fresh basil or parsley adds a bright herbal note.
The pasta should be tender yet firm to the bite, with the hearty sauce clinging to each penne piece. The moderate spice level adds warmth without overwhelming the dish. This pasta serves well as a standalone meal or paired with a green salad or crusty bread.
The notes advise adjusting pressure cook time based on pasta shape, ensuring adequate liquid coverage, and offer guidance on the quick release method for al dente texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups broth low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups tomato sauce plain or marinara
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil chopped, or parsley
Instructions
- Add the pasta, broth, water, garlic powder, red pepper, salt to the Instant Pot insert. Layer tomato sauce on top. Gently push all pasta under liquids. Do not mix.
- Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Pressure cook (Hi) for 4 minutes followed by quick release.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the cream. Add parmesan cheese and chopped basil or parsley.
Notes
- This recipe uses a full pound of penne pasta and adjusts cooking time for the Instant Pot to achieve al dente texture by cooking for 4 minutes at high pressure.
- Ensure the liquid (broth and water) covers most of the pasta to prevent dryness; quantities may vary with pasta shape.
- Do not stir the pasta into the liquids before cooking; layer ingredients carefully to avoid sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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