Quick, easy, healthy, creamy instant pot vegetable pasta recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in 30 minutes. Packed with Italian herbs, tomatoes and lots of fresh veggies.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword instant pot meal, instant pot pasta recipe
Prep Time 10mins
Cook Time 5mins
Total Time 15mins
Servings 4People
Calories 346
Author Abeer
Ingredients
1tbspOlive oil
1tbspButterUnsalted
1cupOnionRoughly chopped
3clovesGarlicFinely minced
1cupCarrotsPeeled, Roughly chopped
1cupZucchiniDiced
1cupBroccoliCut into florets
1Green pepperSmall size, Roughly chopped
1tbspTomato paste
2tspItalian seasoning
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste
8oz.SpaghettiUse half of the 16 oz. box
1jarMarinara sauce24 oz. jar, Or any other tomato-based pasta sauce of your choice
2cupsWaterOr low sodium vegetable broth
1tbspBasilFresh, Finely chopped, For garnish
2-3tbspParmesan cheeseShredded, For garnish
Instructions
Turn on the Instant pot and set the "Saute" mode.
Add oil and butter.
When it's heated, add onions, garlic and saute for a few minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Add carrots, zucchini, broccoli, green pepper, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and saute for 2 minutes. Make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot and burns.
Break spaghetti in half and spread in on top of the vegetables.
Add marinara sauce and water and on top of the noodles. Do not stir!
Put the lid on and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
Select “Manual” mode and set the timer for 4 minutes.
When the cook time is over, do a quick pressure release.
Remove lid and stir everything until combined.
Continue coking uncovered on the Saute mode until excess liquid is evaporated and absorbed by the spaghetti.
Garnish with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.