Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta works as an easy meatless meal or as a side for many mains. This simple recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.
Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Looking for a simple side that goes with almost any main? Or maybe you want an easy meatless main dish? Check out this Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta recipe! This creamy and flavorful dish is ready in under 30 minutes. The pressure cooker does most of the work and doesn’t heat up the kitchen. Here’s how I make it.
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
This recipe makes at least 8 servings if you’re using it as a side, less if you’re using it as a main.
Equipment Needed
- electric pressure cooker (I used a 6 qt Sharff & Mueller electric pressure cooker)
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- silicone cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb small to medium sized pasta (I used rotelle)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (This should be shredded and not grated parmesan cheese.)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
Plug in the electric pressure cooker.
Place a thin layer of olive oil onto the bottom of the pot.
Put the minced garlic into the pot and saute it.
Add a splash of the chicken broth to the pot in order to deglaze the pot and remove any minced garlic that stuck.
Place the pasta into the pot.
Pour the remainder of the chicken broth into the pot, along with the 1/4 cup of water. Try to cover as much of the pasta as possible with the broth.
Place the frozen spinach into the pot on top of the pasta. Do not stir.
Put the lid onto the pressure cooker and close to seal.
Set the pressure cooker to cook for 4 minutes on manual high pressure.
Once the cooking cycle has completed, do a quick pressure release.
Remove the cover from the pressure cooker and give a quick stir.
Add the ricotta cheese and seasonings to the pot and mix well.
Add the shredded parmesan cheese to the pot and mix well, stirring until the cheese has melted.
Serve immediately with pepper to taste.
Enjoy your Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta!
Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb small to medium sized pasta (I used rotelle)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 oz frozen spinach
- 1.5 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (This should be shredded and not grated)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
Plug in the electric pressure cooker.
Place a thin layer of olive oil onto the bottom of the pot.
Put the minced garlic into the pot and saute it.
Add a splash of the chicken broth to the pot in order to deglaze the pot and remove any minced garlic that stuck.
Place the pasta into the pot.
Pour the remainder of the chicken broth into the pot, along with the 1/4 cup of water. Try to cover as much of the pasta as possible with the broth.
Place the frozen spinach into the pot on top of the pasta. Do not stir.
Put the lid onto the pressure cooker and close to seal.
Set the pressure cooker to cook for 4 minutes on manual high pressure.
Once the cooking cycle has completed, do a quick pressure release.
Remove the cover from the pressure cooker and give a quick stir.
Add the ricotta cheese and seasonings to the pot and mix well.
Add the shredded parmesan cheese to the pot and mix well, stirring until the cheese has melted.
Serve immediately with pepper to taste.
Enjoy your Pressure Cooker Spinach Ricotta Pasta!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 686mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 13g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. Your serving size and ingredients may differ.
Anosa
Tuesday 4th of February 2020
I am impressed that even using frozen spinach it turns out to be so good, I want to give this recipe a try for sure.
Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too
Monday 3rd of February 2020
A much-needed boost to the iron reserves with this dish - delightful! Perfect for popping on whilst you are getting changed after work etc.
Jess Howliston
Sunday 2nd of February 2020
Oo this looks and sounds really yummy! I love how quick it is too as I am always on the look out for quick meals I can make for the kids between school and various clubs. I don't have a pressure cooker but have seen so many great recipes using them recently I might have to invest in one! xx
Sally Akins
Sunday 2nd of February 2020
I love spinach and ricotta, and this recipe makes me think I need to get a pressure cooker soon!
Rebecca Smith
Sunday 2nd of February 2020
This looks like such a delicious dish! I love spinach and I love pasta dishes so I am going to have to give this a try!