Instant Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
Instant Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta is an easy and delicious one-pot meal that combines the comforting flavors of pizza with pasta. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and crispy pepperoni. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s a fun, crowd-pleasing recipe bound to make everyone smile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add oil, then sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in pasta, pepperoni, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and broth until well combined.
- Close the lid tightly, set the valve to 'Sealing,' and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- After cooking, switch the valve to 'Venting' for a quick release of steam.
- Open the lid carefully and stir in mozzarella cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté the pepperoni before adding other ingredients. Feel free to swap pepperoni for turkey sausage or veggies for a healthier version. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for future meals.