One-Pot Pasta

Quick + Delicious One-pot Instant Pot Pasta



Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 red pepper, chopped

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 4 Tbs tomato paste

  • 500 g whole wheat rotini pasta (just over one lb)

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 Tbs sriracha (optional)



Instructions

  • With the Instant Pot set on sauté add 1/4 cup water and the onions, peppers, garlic and half of the basil and sauté for about 5-8 min stirring frequently

  • Turn off the Instant Pot and add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, water and noodles

  • Put the top on and make sure the steam release handle is set to sealing

  • Select the manual button and set to 5 min

  • When the time is up let it naturally cool down for 5 min then slowly release the steam release button

  • Remove the lid and serve with the remaining basil and black pepper

Notes

  • Serves 4-5

Adapted from and thanks to Derek & Hannah Howlett’s Epic Instant Pot Cooking