Name: Quick & Easy Instant Pot Spring Vegetable Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 medium lemon, juiced; 1/3 cup Marsala cooking wine; 1/2 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta; 1 1/2 cups water, or as needed to cover; 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen stir-fry vegetables; Salt to taste

Embrace the vibrant flavors of spring with this incredibly quick and easy Instant Pot Pasta Primavera. A symphony of tender pasta and crisp-tender vegetables, bathed in a delicate lemon-Marsala sauce, it's a delightful dish ready in minutes!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Saute function. Add butter and stir until melted. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.

02

Step

Carefully pour in lemon juice; the pot will release steam. Add Marsala cooking wine and immediately turn the pot off to prevent scorching. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add pasta, then just enough water to barely cover it.

03

Step

Place a steamer basket on top of the pasta. Add frozen vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 1 minute. Allow 10-15 minutes for pressure to build.

04

Step

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, for 2 minutes, then carefully release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove steamer basket and gently stir vegetables into the pasta. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh flavors!

For a richer flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of water. You can also add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving for extra depth.
Fresh vegetables like asparagus tips, peas, or bell peppers can be used instead of frozen, adjust steaming time accordingly.
If you don't have Marsala wine, dry white wine can be substituted.