Dinner for 4

Instant Pot Penne Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Penne Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups water; 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp dried basil (optional); 1/5 tsp black pepper; 12 oz penne pasta; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 1 tbsp cream cheese; 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach; parmesan cheese (optional)

$4.54for 425 minServes 4

Pressure-cooked penne combines tomato sauce, spinach, cream cheese, and seasonings in one comforting dinner.

Instant Pot Penne Pasta with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 17 oz$0.10/oz typical	17 oz	$1.70Typical price
	Cream cheese, 0.5 oz$0.30/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Spinach, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical	2 oz	$0.70Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.54

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Instant Pot

Typical price

$1.14 per serving$4.54 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried basil (optional)
1/5 tsp black pepper
12 oz penne pasta
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 tbsp cream cheese
2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps

Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté, add the oil, and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, basil, and black pepper, then cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the water, salt, pasta, and spaghetti sauce until the pasta is mostly covered.
Seal the pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release the pressure.
Stir in the cream cheese and spinach for 2 minutes, then add Parmesan if using.