Instant pot tomato and broccoli pasta

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:30:08 GMT

Step 1

Plug in your Instant Pot and set it to the sauté function. Add the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the Instant Pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the canned diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Break the pasta in half and add it to the Instant Pot. Make sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid as much as possible.

Step 5

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for half the cooking time indicated on the pasta package (e.g., if the package says 10 minutes, cook for 5 minutes).

Step 6

Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to the venting position. Be cautious of the hot steam.

Step 7

Open the Instant Pot lid and add the broccoli florets. Stir well to incorporate the broccoli into the pasta mixture.

Step 8

Close the Instant Pot lid again and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for the remaining half of the cooking time indicated on the pasta package.

Step 9

Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release again.

Step 10

Open the Instant Pot lid and give the pasta a final stir. If the sauce is too watery, you can switch the Instant Pot to the sauté function and cook for a few more minutes to reduce the liquid.

Step 11

Serve the healthy broccoli tomato pasta in bowls, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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