Instant Pot Linguine with Pesto and Peas

Instant Pot Linguine with Pesto and Peas
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    15

A vibrant and effortlessly elegant pasta dish, ready in minutes thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot. Fresh pesto and sweet peas combine with creamy ricotta for a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your palate.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    84 g
  • Cholesterol
    14 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    912 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Combine water, linguine, salt, parsley, and pepper in the Instant Pot. Ensure the pasta is mostly submerged. (Estimated time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
15 mins

Seal the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build naturally. (Estimated time: 15 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Carefully quick-release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Be cautious of steam. (Estimated time: 5 minutes)

04

Step
3 mins

Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the thawed peas, ricotta cheese, pesto, and Parmesan cheese until well combined. (Estimated time: 3 minutes)

05

Step
8 mins

Seal the lid again and cook on high pressure for just 1 minute to meld the flavors. Allow 5-10 minutes for pressure to build. (Estimated time: 8 minutes)

06

Step
5 mins

Carefully quick-release the pressure once more. (Estimated time: 5 minutes)

07

Step

Open the pot, stir well, and serve immediately. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

For an even richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of butter or olive oil before pressure cooking.
Adjust the amount of pesto to your liking. Some prefer a more subtle pesto flavor.
Fresh basil leaves can be added as a garnish for an extra touch of freshness.
If you don't have ricotta, cream cheese or mascarpone can be substituted, though the flavor will be slightly different.
To make this dish vegetarian, ensure your Parmesan cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.2/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Eleonore Altenwerth

    This was surprisingly delicious and so quick! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Loren Rath

    The pasta was a bit mushy the first time I made it, so I reduced the cooking time by 30 seconds and it was perfect.

  • Delilah Kunze

    I used gluten-free pasta and it worked great!

  • Ellie Rolfson

    Easy weeknight meal and very adaptable to what I have on hand.

  • Paolo Rutherford

    My kids loved it! I added some shredded chicken for extra protein.

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