Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Penne (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
This Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Penne is my gluten free and dairy free version of Noodle & Company's Penne Rosa! Al Dente penne, mushrooms, and spinach are tossed in a slightly spicy, creamy tomato sauce. This recipe is quick and easy - ready in just 20 minutes! Gluten free, dairy free, soy free.
Servings 4 people
Calories 389kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 12 oz Jovial Foods Gluten Free Penne Pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper less for less heat!
- 2 cups raw spinach
- 4 oz Kite Hill Almond Milk Cream Cheese or 1/2 cup Original NutPods, 1/2 cup cashew cream, or 1/2 cup heavy cream if you tolerate dairy!
Instructions
Instant Pot
- Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, penne pasta, chicken or veggie broth, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and crushed red pepper. Give everything a good stir.
- Lock the lid, turn the vent to "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. This will yield al dente pasta. For softer pasta, cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.*
- Manually release the steam, then turn the pot to saute mode again. Add in the spinach and cream cheese and stir until wilted and melted. Serve and top with fresh parsley, if desired! Enjoy!
Notes
*If you use any other type of pasta shape besides penne, I cannot guarantee the cooking time will work! Usually the rule of thumb for IP pasta is to divide the cooking time by 2, then subtract 2. For example, on the box of penne, it says to cook for 12 minutes. 12 divided by 2 equals 6, minus 2 = 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg