Description
This Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta is a creamy and comforting dish that captures the essence of fall. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200-gram penne pasta
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Cup pumpkin puree
- ½ Cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- ¼ Cup pizza/pasta sauce
- 1 Cup coconut milk
- 1 Cup vegetable stock
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, pizza/pasta sauce, coconut milk, vegetable stock, and season with salt and oregano or thyme.
- Add the penne pasta to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, set it to high pressure for 5 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release.
- Stir the pasta and sauce together until creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
Notes
You can add grated cheese on top for extra flavor. Feel free to use fresh herbs for a more aromatic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Pumpkin Pasta, Vegetarian Recipe, Quick Dinner, Fall Recipes