Name: Vegan Instant Pot Pasta
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 12 oz penne (whole-grain (340 g)); 2.5 cups water (590 ml); 0.5 cup vegetable broth (120 ml); 1 null red onion (large, chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 null eggplant (small, chopped); 2 cups tomatoes (fresh, chopped (350 g)); 2 cups spinach (fresh (60 g)); 1 null bell pepper (chopped); 2 cups button mushrooms (150 g, sliced); 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (^); 0.5 tbsp salt (^); null dashes black pepper (few); 2 oz tomato paste (56 g); 1 tbsp italian herbs (^); 1 tsp paprika (^); 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); null to_garnish fresh basil (^); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (^); null null vegan feta (^)

Instructions

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1

Press the "saute" function on the Instant Pot. Add the onion (1 red) and garlic (3 cloves) with a splash of vegetable broth (0.5 cup) or oil.
2

Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, then add button mushrooms (2 cups), eggplant (1) and italian herbs (1 tbsp).
3

Sauté for another 30 seconds, adding more [vegetable broth] to prevent sticking.
4

Hit the cancel button. Add all of the other ingredients to the Instant Pot: fresh tomatoes (2 cups), fresh spinach (2 cups), pepper (1 bell), balsamic vinegar (1 tbsp), salt (0.5 tbsp), [few dashes black pepper], tomato paste (2 oz), paprika (1 tsp), red pepper flakes (1 tsp), penne (12 oz), and water (2.5 cups) and the remaining vegetable broth (0.5 cup).
5

Mix until well combined and make sure the [tomato paste] dissolves. Push the dry [penne] down as much as possible into the sauce.
6

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Check to make sure the valve is sealed.
7

Press the Manual button and adjust the time to 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will build up pressure, then cook.
8

When the 7 minutes are up, the Instant Pot will beep. Carefully quick release the pressure by moving the valve to one side, keeping face and hands away. Use a towel to catch steam and liquid if it sprays.
9

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the pasta. Adjust to taste preferences by adding more seasonings if needed.
10

Divide between serving bowls and garnish with [fresh basil] and [vegan feta].