Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta in Instant Pot

Why this?
This Instant Pot creamy tomato garlic pasta combines the tangy richness of stewed tomatoes with the smoothness of cream cheese and heavy cream, creating a luscious sauce that perfectly coats the pasta. The quick pressure cooking locks in flavors while saving time, making it an ideal comforting yet effortless dinner option.

Ingredients:

8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni preferred)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes

4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 cups vegetable broth or water

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation Steps:

Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil.
Once hot, add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the stewed tomatoes, pasta, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'.
Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 5 minutes.
When cooking is complete, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to 'Venting'.
Open the lid and stir in the cream cheese cubes and heavy cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Diet Types: vegetarian

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 380 kcal

Total Fats: 18 g

Sodium: 450 mg

Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Total Sugars: 6 g

Proteins: 12 g

Calcium: 150 mg