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Instant Pot Carrot Sauce Pasta

Sneak in some carrots and make this delicious vegan and a kid's friendly carrot sauce pasta from scratch in Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Pressure Release Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keyword: Instant Pot Carrot Sauce Pasta, instant pot pasta recipes
Servings: 3
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Srividhya G

Ingredients

For the Carrot Sauce:

  • 4 Carrots
  • ½ Onion
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth check notes if using water
  • 1 cup Water

For Cooking the Pasta:

  • 2 cups Fusilli or any pasta variety
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Salt

For the Carrot Sauce Pasta:

  • 1.5 cups Carrot Sauce or as required
  • Pasta - cooked from above
  • ¼ cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil

Instructions

Step 1 - To Prepare the Carrot Sauce:

  • Peel the carrot skin and chop them roughly. Also, peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the onion and garlic and cook until they turn translucent.
  • Then add the dried herbs and give a mix.
  • Now add the carrots, salt, and pepper.
  • Followed by the broth and the water. Mix thoroughly. Press the cancel button now.
  • Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
  • Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the cooking time to 7 minutes at high pressure.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally and when the pressure is released, press the cancel button and carefully open the lid.
  • Allow it to cool and transfer the cooked veggie into a blender and puree it. You can use a hand blender too.
  • That's it the sauce is now ready.

Step 2 - To Cook the Pasta:

  • Add the pasta, water, olive oil, and salt to the inner pot of the IP. Mix them thoroughly.
  • Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
  • Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the cooking time to 3 minutes at high pressure. (Time might vary depending upon the pasta and the variety. Check the formula above)
  • When it beeps after three minutes, press the cancel button and then carefully move the vent to the open position and release all the pressure.
  • When the pressure is released, carefully open the lid. Drain the pasta and if required then reserve some starchy water.

Step 3: Making the Carrot Sauce Pasta:

  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the peas and cook for a minute.
  • Now add the cooked pasta and carrot sauce. Mix it well and cook for two to three minutes gently stirring in between cooking.
  • And that's it. Carrot sauce pasta is ready.
  • Serve hot with some cheese drizzled or keep it vegan.

Notes

  • While making the carrot sauce, instead of olive oil you can add butter. If you are using fresh herbs, adjust the quantity accordingly. You can use ½ tsp of oregano and thyme.
  • Also, you can add in your preferred herbs.
  • The pasta cooking time varies according to the pasta variety, brand, and shape. Using the above formula calculate yours.
  • It is not mandatory to cook the carrots in the vegetable broth or stock. It adds its flavor. If you not using the broth, increase the amount of salt by ¼ to ⅓ tsp. Depending upon the sodium content the veggie broth adjust the salt amount. I used low-sodium vegetable broth.
  • As always, adjust salt and spices according to your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1646mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13845IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.5mg