Easy Cream Cheese Pasta (Instant Pot Pasta Recipe)

Name: Easy Cream Cheese Pasta (Instant Pot Pasta Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1-lb. dry penne pasta; 4 cups cold water; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons butter, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (8-oz.) brick cream cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper, to taste; red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Tara Kuczykowski

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Ingredients

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1-lb. dry penne pasta4 cups cold water2 teaspoons kosher salt2 tablespoons butter, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces1 (8-oz.) brick cream cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheesesalt and pepper, to tastered pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare the Instant Pot penne pasta by adding 1-lb. of dry penne pasta and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt to the insert pot. Cover with 4 cups water and pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Perform a quick release of the pressure. Do not drain any of the residual starchy pasta water left in the pot. (see: Cooking Pasta In Instant Pot for step-by-step instructions)

Step 2

Leave the Instant Pot set on Keep Warm and immediately add the butter. Stir until melted completely.

Step 3

Add in the cream cheese and garlic powder and stir until the pasta sauce is smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn the Instant Pot off by hitting the Cancel button.

Step 5

Serve warm, garnished with more black pepper or red pepper flakes, as desired.