Vegetable Pasta Casserole

Step 1

Put pasta, water, and salt in the instant pot liner.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid with the pressure knob in the sealing position and 'keep warm' setting on.

Step 3

Cook on high-pressure mode for 0 (zero) minutes.

Step 4

Allow the pressure to release for about 4 minutes.

Step 5

Release the remaining pressure in a controlled manner by moving the pressure knob in the venting position.

Step 6

Add the olive oil and give it a mix to ensure all the pasta is coated with oil.

Step 7

Preheat the air fryer on 390 °F for about 5 minutes

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, mix all the veggies, garlic, salt, and oil.

Step 9

Roast the veggies in the air fryer for 8 minutes.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 350 °F with the rack at mid-level.

Step 11

Add all the roasted veggies and pasta sauce to the cooked pasta.

Step 12

Add salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

Step 13

Pour half of the above pasta into a casserole.

Step 14

Lightly sprinkle some cheese to form a layer.

Step 15

Layer the remaining pasta on top of the cheese.

Step 16

Cover the pasta with cheese.

Step 17

Bake the pasta casserole for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and becomes golden brown.