Instant Pot Penne Pasta With Homemade Pasta Sauce
An easy recipe, Instant Pot Penne Pasta With Homemade Pasta Sauce is a quick way to get a delicious pasta dinner on the table. Made with canned crushed tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes and a few basic seasonings, our homemade tomato sauce surrounds the penne pasta making every forkful flavorful.
Servings: 8
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
- Fresh basil leaves , optional
Instructions
- Combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt and onion powder in instant pot. Stir in water until blended.
- Add pasta. Cover and set to cook 7 minutes on high.
- Release steam, uncover and stir.
- Top with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Notes
Makes 8 servings.
Adjust your timing for cooking the pasta according to the brand you are using and the texture you prefer your pasta to be, such as al dente or softer.
I used Barilla pasta when making this recipe and found that 7 minutes gave me the desired texture of pasta that we love.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg