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203 · 25 minutes · Use these easy step-by-step instructions to cook perfectly al dente pasta.This recipe was tested in the 6-quart Instant Pot. (When this method was tested in an 8-quart Instant Pot the results were not consistent.)
3 ingredients
Pasta & Grains
- • 8 oz Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Salt
Liquids
- • 2 cups Water

Lisa Reeder saved to I love my Instant Pot!
65 · 7 minutes · Cook your pasta to perfection without stirring, watching, or spilling starchy water all over your stove top! Pressure Cooker to the rescue!
4 ingredients
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 Pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
Dairy
- • 1/2 tbsp Oil or butter
Liquids
- • 1 1/2 cups Water
Penne noodles or penne pasta are great with any sauce. They’re robust enough to hold anything. This recipe comes together really quickly, so have all your ingredients ready. If you are looking for penne pasta recipes, be sure to try this one.
75 · 10 minutes · Our favorite creamy tomato pasta prepared in a pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes. A simple weeknight dinner that's sure to please the whole family! Food video, recipe video #berlyskitchen
75 · 10 minutes · Our favorite creamy tomato pasta prepared in a pressure cooker in less than 20 minutes. A simple weeknight dinner that's sure to please the whole family! Food video, recipe video #berlyskitchen
8 ingredients
Produce
- • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
Canned Goods
- • 1 1/4 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium
Condiments
- • 1 cup Marinara sauce
Pasta & Grains
- • 8 oz Short pasta
Baking & Spices
- • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
Dairy
- • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream
This creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is quick and easy! It takes just 20 minutes and one pot. Your family will love the smooth, buttery garlic noodles!

Gillian A. saved to Recipes
It's important to pair the correct type of noodle with a particular type of sauce so that the sauce can bind to the pasta or allow the pasta to absorb the sauce dependent on its style. #delish #pasta #sauce #Pastasauce #pairing #cheatsheet #chart #noodles

Delish saved to Cheat Sheets
Today's tried and true recipe is a family favorite, sure to be hit! Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Quick, easy and so delicious, perfect for garlic and pasta lovers and kid approved! This instant family favorite

Kristi Parham saved to Lunch and Dinner Ideas
17 · 22 minutes · Light and simple one pot pasta made with lots of fresh basil, fresh lemon juice, and parmesan cheese!
13 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 cup Basil, fresh
- • 3 cloves Garlic
- • 1 Juice of a lemon, zest
- • 1 More basil
- • 1 Onion, small thin
- • 14 1/2 oz Rotel or petite diced tomatoes
Canned Goods
- • 4 cups Chicken stock, low-sodium
Pasta & Grains
- • 12 oz Spaghetti noodles
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tsp Black pepper, fresh ground
- • 1/2 tbsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 3 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
- • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Jennie Hale saved to Recipes to Cook
33 · 20 minutes · Gluten free penne cooked and coated in a thick and velvety garlic and roasted red pepper pasta sauce. Make this dish easy & healthy dinner in about 20 minutes with only 10 total ingredients - most of which you likely already have on hand! | Gluten Free + Vegan
33 · 20 minutes · Gluten free penne cooked and coated in a thick and velvety garlic and roasted red pepper pasta sauce. Make this dish easy & healthy dinner in about 20 minutes with only 10 total ingredients - most of which you likely already have on hand! | Gluten Free + Vegan
11 ingredients
Produce
- • 4 cloves Garlic
- • 1 tbsp Oregano, dried
- • 1 Red chili flakes
Refrigerated
- • 1 cup Almond milk, unsweetened
Canned Goods
- • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Pasta & Grains
- • 1 lb Penne pasta, gluten free vegan
Baking & Spices
- • 2 tbsp Gluten free all purpose flour
- • 3 Red peppers from a jar, whole roasted
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Liquids
- • 1/2 (120 ml) cup Water
Other
- • 1/4 cup (15 g) nutritional yeast or vegan parmasan
75 · 25 minutes · This Spicy Vodka Pasta (a.k.a Gigi Hadid Pasta) is a TikTok Viral Pasta Recipe made with pasta tossed in a rich creamy sauce. Find out how to make it with and without vodka!
75 · 25 minutes · This Spicy Vodka Pasta (a.k.a Gigi Hadid Pasta) is a TikTok Viral Pasta Recipe made with pasta tossed in a rich creamy sauce. Find out how to make it with and without vodka!
11 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 Basil, Fresh leaves
- • 3 cloves Garlic
- • 1/4 Red onion
Canned Goods
- • 1/4 cup Tomato paste
Pasta & Grains
- • 8 oz Orecchiette
Baking & Spices
- • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
Oils & Vinegars
- • 2 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
- • 1 tbsp Butter
- • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Beer, Wine & Liquor
- • 1 tbsp Vodka
Kim Fischer saved to Favorite Recipes