Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 oz penne ziti pasta
  • 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 24 oz tomato basil pasta sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1/4 grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • Add dried pasta to pressure cooker
  • Add canned tomatoes and whipped cream cheese along with seasonings
  • Top with pasta sauce and water. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and seal pressure cooker according to manufacturer instructions. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.  Allow 5 minute natural pressure release, then perform a quick release.
  • Add shredded cheese and stir to combine. Let pasta rest for about 5 minutes before serving and stir one more to allow remaining water to absorb. Top each serving with grated parmesan cheese.