Step 1

Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add the garlic and cook until it is golden brown.

Step 2

Add the marinara sauce and let it come to a boil. This will take a couple of minutes. (See notes if you have had a Burn issue in your instant pot)

Step 3

Add a cup of water and then stir in the penne. Scrape if anything is stuck to the bottom of the pot. Most of the pasta should be covered in the sauce and water. If it is not, add some more water.

Step 4

Close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Change the setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 4 minutes. The time to cook is usually 1 minute less than half of the suggest time on the pasta box. This will result in al dente pasta.

Step 5

When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.

Step 6

Stir in the cream and cheese, so it is mixed well with the sauce. Add in lemon juice and salt to taste. Penne is ready to be served.

Step 7

Tip: Remove the steel insert from the instant pot, so the bottom does not continue cooking from the heat.