INSTANT POT PENNE PUTTANESCA - Combet Pamella

I didn’t know that Puttanesca sauce existed up until a few months ago, but once I discovered it, I was a hardcore fan. I mean, it’s (1) easy to make, and (2) pretty much has all of my favorite pasta ingredients in it. Need I say more?

Not only is this version just as delicious as the classic recipe, but it’s also Gluten-Free and ready in no time at all! The pasta cooks in only 5 minutes on High Pressure, and you have super easy cleanup since we are making the sauce and pasta together in the Instant Pot. Because it does cook so quickly, I decided to use Fire-Roasted Crushed Tomatoes to add extra depth of flavor that would normally be achieved through a long simmer.

This Instant Pot Penne Puttanesca is made from only 8 simple ingredients but delivers BIG flavor thanks to Olives, Garlic, and Capers. An easy and healthy

meal!

INGREDIENTS

4-5 cloves of Garlic, minced

½ cup Kalamata Olives, cut in half

1 ½ tbsp Capers, roughly chopped

1 tsp Oregano

½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

28 oz. Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes

2 tbsp Tomato Paste

12 oz. Pasta of Choice*

3 ½ cups Filtered Water

Fresh Basil, for garnish (Optional)

Salt and Pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Turn on the “Sauté” mode of the Instant Pot, and add a splash of Water or Oil to the pot. Add in the Garlic, Olives, Capers, and Spices, then cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir the Tomato Paste and Fire Roasted Tomatoes into the mixture, until the Paste becomes evenly incorporated. Add the Pasta and Filtered Water to the pot, stirring well.

Press “Cancel/Stop” to turn off the Sauté mode, then close the Instant Pot and set the valve to “Sealing”. Cook the Pasta on Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes, then manually release the pressure as soon as the timer goes off. Remember to press “Cancel” on your Instant Pot after it finishes cooking, to turn off the “Keep Warm” feature and prevent the Pasta from overcooking.

Stir the Pasta well, and add Salt & Black Pepper to taste. Let the Pasta sit for 5 minutes in the iPot before stirring again and serving – this allows the sauce to thicken slightly! Divide the pasta into 4 bowls, then top with Fresh Basil and additional Black Pepper, if desired.

NOTES

You can use either regular or gluten-free pasta for this recipe. I recommend using shorter shapes over long noodles, and if you do use GF pasta, go with a corn/rice/quinoa base over a bean-based variety.

RECIPES ADAPTED FROM https://frommybowl.com/