Instant Pot Linguine with Pesto and Peas

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Whip up rich and satisfying linguine in an instant by adding the ricotta, pesto, and peas directly to the Instant Pot!

Ingredients

5 1/2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups frozen peas, thawed and drained
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup pesto sauce
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Combine water, pasta, salt, parsley, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Seal lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in peas, ricotta cheese, pesto, and Parmesan. Seal lid again and cook on high pressure for 1 minute, allowing 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.