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Creamy Instant Pot Penne Pasta

A rich and comforting one-pot penne pasta cooked in the Instant Pot with a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter and oil.
  2. Add pasta, broth, and seasonings.
  3. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan until creamy.

Notes

Sauce thickens as it rests; add liquid if needed.