When the Instant Pot first arrived into your home, you likely did what most of us did…let it sit there and suffer in a state of confusion and fear over trying this new gadget that everyone just swore you needed to own.

It’s life-changing, they said.

It’s the best thing ever, they said.

Yeah, well…show me why. 

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Whether you’re a seasoned Instant Pot user or brand new to the game – this recipe is one that’s a must try, especially if you have kids in the house. Pasta nights are usually a go-to for most families. Foolproof, filling, and easy. So, what if we made it just a little bit easier for you? Like, a set it and forget it kind of pasta night? What if you didn’t even have to boil water? What if you just set your Instant Pot on manual high pressure for 5 minutes…and walked away. 

These things are all a reality with this pizza-inspired pasta dish. Why pizza? Because it’s the universal flavor of love. That, and kids rarely say no to pizza.

In just 15 minutes, you can have dinner on the table, with saucy pepperoni-induced smiles in no time.

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Alright, onto the recipe!!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 2 cups Crushed Tomatoes or Pasta Sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups Water
  • 1 lb Pasta (we used cavatappi/scoobi doo pasta)
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzerella, divided
  • 1 lb Pepperoni slices, divided
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method

  • Add your pizza sauce, pasta sauce, pasta, water, garlic, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning to the Instant Pot. Give it a stir, and lock the lid on, and set the vent to "seal".
  • Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 5 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to create pressure before the timer begins, so be patient!
  • Once the 5 minute timer is up, do a quick release by putting the seal on the top to "vent" and letting all the steam release.
  • Open up the Instant Pot lid, and add in half the cheese, and half the pepperoni. Stir to mix in. Then top the pasta with the rest of the cheese, and pepperoni and return the lid to the Instant Pot.
  • Let it sit (not cooking) to allow all the cheese to melt for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid, and serve immediately!
Sarah Nicole

Since successfully losing 100lbs by changing her relationship with food and her body, Sarah has taken her passion for food and balanced it between cucumbers and cupcakes. When she's not bustling her way around a kitchen, you can find her working out or winding down at home with her 3 kids and pug. Follow Sarah's journey on Instagram @TheBirdsPapaya.

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