INSTANT POT CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

This delicious pressure cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is easy to make and takes no time at all. It has a wonderful creaminess to it and is infused with delicious sun-dried tomato taste. A perfect meal for busy weeknights.

a bowl of creamy sun-dried tomato pasta topped with parmesan and basil leaves

I’m a sucker for pasta and this Instant Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta hits the spot! I absolutely love making pasta at home. Having an electric pressure cooker has made cooking pasta a breeze! It’s ready in no time and the clean-up is so easy. Only one pot and you’re good to go.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This recipe for Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is super easy and it takes very little effort and time. It’s got a mild flavor to it so it makes it perfect for the whole family. Even the little ones will enjoy it.

creamy sun dried tomato pasta in a bowl topped with parmesan and garnished with basil
You will need your blender for prepping the sauce for the pasta. It’s an easy process, and once you’ve prepped, it’s a dump-and-start recipe.

What Ingredients Will I Need?
I love making this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with penne. I feel it’s the perfect size for this dish. Other than pasta, you’ll need a jar of sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and some common spices.

instant pot creamy sun dried tomato pasta
This is a meatless pasta dish but it is very hearty because of the sun-dried tomatoes. We like topping ours with shredded parmesan and fresh basil.

NSTANT POT CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

This pasta dish features penne pasta covered in an impossibly creamy sauce that’s flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is the perfect meal for any weeknight dinner.

INGREDIENTS
for the
PASTA
▢1 lb penne pasta
▢2 cloves garlic minced
▢1 small white onion diced
▢4 cups unsalted chicken stock
▢1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
for the
CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
▢1 jar sun-dried tomatoes 8.5 oz packed in olive oil, drained, reserve 2 tablespoons of the olive oil
▢1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
▢1 cup heavy whipping cream room temperature
▢1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
▢½ cup fresh basil packed
▢¼ cup sour cream
▢1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
▢⅛ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
to add as
GARNISH
▢parmesan cheese grated
▢fresh basil chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
sauté
ONION AND GARLIC
Saute Onion: Turn on ‘Sauté’ and adjust the heat level to ‘Normal’. Allow the pot to heat up until the display reads ‘Hot’. Add the reserved olive oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the pot and allow it to heat up. Add the diced onions to the pot and toss until thoroughly coated in the oil. Sauté, tossing occasionally, until they become soft and translucent. About 3 to 4 minutes.
Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and continue to sauté for another 30 seconds. Turn off ‘Sauté’.
add the
STOCK AND PASTA
Add the stock and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot, deglazing any onion or garlic that may have gotten stuck to the bottom of the liner. Then add the penne pasta and ensure that it is fully submerged in the stock.
set the
COOK TIME
4-Minute Cook Time: Close the Instant Pot, set the pressure release valve to ‘Sealing’ and set the pot to cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’, ‘High Pressure’ for 4 minutes.
prepare the
CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy tomato sauce. Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, fresh basil leaves, parmesan, sour cream, teaspoon of salt, and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
perform a
NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE
2-Minute NPR: Once the 4-minute cook time has completed, allow for a 2-minute Natural Pressure Release. When the 2-minute NPR has finished, release the remaining pressure.
add the
CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
Open the pot and pour the creamy tomato sauce over the pasta and mix it in. Set the pot to ‘Sauté’ and adjust the heat level to ‘Less’. Allow the pasta and sauce to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the pasta sauce to warm and thicken. Once the sauce is warmed through, turn off the Instant Pot. Allow the pasta to sit for a few minutes to absorb any excess liquid.
Serve topped with fresh basil and parmesan.