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Pesto Pasta | Vegetarian Instant Pot Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
4
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
9
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
434
kcal
Author:
AshleyThompson
Calories:
434
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
47
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
Ingredients
8
ounces
rigatoni
1/2
cup
pesto
4
cups
Water
1/2
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
1/4
cup
Heavy Cream
1/2
tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Add the pasta and water to the Instant Pot.
Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to "sealing".
Press the "manual" or "pressure cook" button and set the timer for 4 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to "venting".
Open the lid and drain any excess water from the pasta.
Add the pesto, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot with the pasta.
Stir everything together until the pasta is coated in the pesto and cheese.
Serve and enjoy!