{"id":43232,"date":"2021-08-21T22:56:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T04:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=43232"},"modified":"2021-09-30T13:37:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T19:37:17","slug":"instant-pot-quick-penne-and-marinara-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/instant-pot-quick-penne-and-marinara-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Quick Penne Pasta and Homemade Marinara Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Make this quick Instant Pot Penne and Marinara<\/strong> using the pot-in-pot method for a kid-approved dinner that keeps the homemade tomato sauce separate\u2014and you’ll have it on the table in under 15 minutes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong>: Who doesn\u2019t appreciate a dinner you can make from pantry staples and have on the table in under 15 minutes? This easy pasta recipe is kid-friendly and helps you make a rich homemade tomato sauce in a snap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quick and easy recipe used to be included with our How to Make Perfect Instant Pot Pasta<\/a> post. However, people had a hard time finding that recipe, so we decided to give it a home on its own page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve also updated the post with new tips to help you make the easiest Instant Pot pasta recipe even faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Quick Instant Pot Penne and Marinara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Instant Pot Quick Penne & Sauce recipe<\/strong> will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not cooking pasta in your Instant Pot yet, you\u2019ll be so pleasantly surprised by how easy it is. There\u2019s no boiling water or babysitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And with a few fool-proof steps, you can nail perfect pasta every time. Read our guide on how to cook pasta in the Instant Pot<\/a> for everything you need to know. Including how to cook different shapes and kinds of pasta like whole-wheat or gluten-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pot-in-Pot Pasta and Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key to this recipe is using the pot-in-pot method. This way, you can cook the pasta directly in the pressure cooker and cook the marinara sauce at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need a trivet and a baking dish or cake pan small enough to fit inside your pressure cooker. We like the 7-inch cake pan from Fat Daddios<\/a> for pot-in-pot cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to this Instant Pot technique, see our how-to guide about pot-in-pot cooking<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Meat Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to amp up the quick pasta sauce with ground meat, you can still do the entire recipe in your pressure cooker. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by saut\u00e9ing ground beef or chicken in the pressure cooking pot using the Saut\u00e9 function until cooked through and broken into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a paper towel\u2013lined plate to absorb some of the excess grease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the pasta and water to the pressure cooking pot as directed. You won\u2019t need the oil because of the fat remaining in the pot from the meat. Stir the cooked meat into the crushed tomatoes in the cake pan, and proceed with the recipe as directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Make This With Any Pasta?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! That’s why we used to include it in our our article on how to cook pasta in the Instant Pot<\/a>. The pasta sauce is flexible and can cook for the same amount of time as your pasta. Remember, our rule of thumb to find the right cook time for your pressure cooker: (The recommended cooking time on the box \u00f7 2) – 1 minute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Easy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve mastered Instant Pot pasta, you\u2019ll be making it all the time. Start with these popular and quick recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n