Instant pot rigatoni with broccoli and cheese
Enjoy rigatoni and broccoli served in a cheesy sauce, a delicious meal made in the Instant Pot.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb 500g of rigatoni
- 2 cups of frozen broccoli
- 1 cup grated cheddar
- 8 oz of tomato sauce or tomato coulis (210 g)
- pinch of garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
- pinch of dried basil
- pinch of dried parsley
- 5 cups of water
- 1/2 lb of cubed bacon or pancetta (optional) (250 g)
Instructions
- (Optional) Chop the bacon into small vertical cubes that make for easy cooking. In the Instant pot, use the sauté function to sauté the bacon for 2 minutes.
- Place the uncooked rigatoni into the Instant pot along with all the other ingredients, except the cheese.
- Add water until the pasta is covered.
- Close the Instant pot and cook at Manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
- After the Instant Pot timer ends, quick release the steam.
- Open the instant pot and add the cheese into the mix.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
If the pasta is too watery after cooking, let it rest for 10-15 minutes for the water to reduce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 544mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.