Instant Pot Pesto Verde Pasta with Garlic Veggie Medley

Why this?
This Instant Pot Pesto Verde Pasta combines the fresh, herby flavors of pesto with a vibrant medley of sautéed vegetables and sweet corn, delivering a quick, well-rounded dinner that’s both satisfying and colorful. Using the Instant Pot speeds up cooking without sacrificing taste, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients:

8 oz pasta

1 cup canned corn, drained

1/2 cup pesto verde

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium bell pepper, diced

1 medium tomato, diced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup water

Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Preparation Steps:

Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat olive oil.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Add diced bell pepper and tomato; cook for another 2 minutes.
Add pasta, canned corn, salt, black pepper, and water to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode at high pressure for 4 minutes.
Quick release the pressure once the cooking time is complete.
Open the lid carefully and stir in the pesto verde until the pasta is evenly coated.
Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Diet Types: vegetarian

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 320 kcal

Total Fats: 10 g

Sodium: 350 mg

Dietary Fiber: 4 g

Total Sugars: 4 g

Proteins: 11 g

Calcium: 80 mg