Ready in under 15 minutes, this Creamy Instant Pot Feta Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner! We've all heard of the TikTok baked feta pasta, but why not use your Instant Pot to make it even faster?
Pasta, feta, and the Instant Pot, how could it get any more amazing? This pasta is so easy to make and perfect for a meatless Monday dinner!
We've all seen the viral TikTok feta pasta that circulated the internet a while back. It takes a while, because you have to bake the feta and then mix everything together. Feta is the perfect cheese to add to pasta! Just like this Greek Pasta Bake, feta makes everything better!
In the Instant Pot, everything is added right there and cooked together! Instead of well over 30 minutes to make, this pasta takes barely 15 minutes.
Dinners are easier with the Instant Pot! You can make lasagna soup, cauliflower soup, split pea soup, minestrone soup, or zuppa toscana!
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Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Feta Pasta
- It's so easy to make! This tomato feta pasta recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes. Throw all the ingredients into the Instant Pot and let the Instant Pot do the hard work!
- It's a great meatless Monday option! This Instant Pot feta pasta recipe is perfect for a meatless dinner. Use vegetable broth and you have a delicious and easy meatless Monday option.
- This pasta stores beautifully! You can make this recipe on a Sunday and eat it throughout the week. Perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Feta- one 8 ounce chunk. Don't use crumbled feta, you want the brick of feta for this dish.
- Broth- I used chicken broth, but you could use vegetable broth or water. If you like to make your own homemade chicken broth, use that!
- Pasta- one box, your favorite shape.
- Cherry Tomatoes- one pint. Red, yellow, or a mixture of both.
- Garlic powder- to add some spice.
- Pesto- to add some more flavor.
Substitutions and Variations
- Make it vegetarian! Use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water in the Instant Pot. To make this vegetarian, use vegetable broth or water.
- Use fresh garlic! If you prefer fresh garlic, add that! Just make sure you do not sauté it too long because minced garlic tends to burn very quickly.
- Add some protein! To bulk up this recipe and add more protein, sauté chicken breasts for 8 minutes in the Instant Pot. Then top with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add more veggies! Bulk up the veggies and add zucchini, broccoli, spinach, or kale to this recipe.
- Add some toppings! Top this pasta with more pesto, parmesan cheese, chopped tomatoes, or some more crumbled feta.
What Type of Feta To Use
Feta cheese is a soft Greek cheese. It's perfect for this pasta because it doesn't get stringy like a mozzarella would. It makes a beautiful, creamy sauce when mixed with the broth and pasta. Feta has a delicious salty and tangy flavor that you can't get from other cheeses.
For this recipe, you want to use a whole chunk of feta. Do not use the feta crumbles as they will fall apart and you won't get the creamy sauce around the pasta.
There are so many different types of feta out there. If you have a favorite variety, such as sundried tomato and basil, or Mediterranean, use that! The extra spices in the feta will only give more flavor to the pasta.
How To Make Instant Pot Feta Pasta
Close the Instant Pot and set pressure to "high" for 5 minutes.
Open the Instant Pot and stir all the ingredients. It will look a little watery but as you stir, it will thicken up.
Storage Tips
Place the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can leave the pasta in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the pasta in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 90 seconds to two minutes.
You can freeze this pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To defrost, place the container in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Questions About Instant Pot Feta Pasta
For this recipe, you want a creamy cheese. Ricotta, goat cheese, or even brie would work in this recipe. Cheddar wouldn't melt properly to give you the creamy sauce.
Yes! Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker except the pasta. Set the slow cooker to high for 4 hours. In the last 30 minutes stir in the pasta and let it cook.
Yes! Add all the ingredients to a baking dish and bake it for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F. Mix well and serve.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Instant Pot Feta and Tomato Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta Your favorite variety
- 4 cups Broth Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Washed
- 2 tablespoon Pesto Your favorite variety
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 8 ounces Feta Block
Instructions
- Add the pasta, chicken broth, pesto, garlic powder, and tomatoes to the Instant Pot.
- Top with the feta block. Do not stir.
- Close the Instant Pot and set pressure to "high" for 5 minutes.
- Manually release the pressure after the cooking time.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir all the ingredients. It will look a little watery but as you stir, it will thicken up. Enjoy!
Notes
- To make this vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Do not use crumbled feta. You need to use a block of feta in this recipe
Pip says
Delicious and easy!
Lynn Polito says
So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for making my recipe!