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Looking for a fast and easy dinner recipe that tastes like it took all day? This creamy goat cheese pasta is done in 20 minutes and sure to be a favorite.

Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta

penne pasta (regular, not whole wheat)

tomatoes

olive oil

balsamic vinegar

garlic powder

oregano

salt

spinach

basil leaves

goat cheese log

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the penne until al dente, checking a few minutes before the package instructions to see if it is tender but still firm. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, spinach, and whole basil leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer while the pasta cooks or at least 10 minutes.

When the pasta is done and drained, crumble the goat cheese into the sauce and add the pasta. Stir until a creamy sauce forms. Serve immediately.

I love all the ingredients in the recipe and it came together easily. But it was missing something — was bland to me. Added some ground pepper &amp; Parmesan…but still…just meh. Important to note — husband loved it!

Looking for easy pasta dinner ideas? This marinara pasta recipe features a homemade sauce and comes together in minutes! Boost the nutrients with a few handfuls of spinach, and you've got dinner.

Pasta Dinner Ideas: Pasta Marinara &amp; More!

teaspoon kosher salt

basil leaves,

baby spinach leaves

spaghetti pasta

Parmesan cheese or goat cheese crumbles,

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is al dente (start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside). Then drain.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place the crushed tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, whole basil leaves and spinach (if using). Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta. Garnish with chopped basil. If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese or goat cheese crumbles: but it&#8217;s just as good without!

Make this easy Italian vegan Instant Pot pasta within just 20 minutes for a healthy family-friendly dinner! It&#x27;s a great way to eat more veggies, tastes really flavorful and is loved by kids and adults alike.

Easy Vegan Instant Pot Pasta

oz whole-grain pasta (dry (340 g))

water (590 ml)

vegetable broth (120 ml)

onion

garlic (minced)

eggplant (chopped)

tomatoes (chopped (350 g))

spinach (60 g)

bell pepper (chopped)

button mushrooms (150 g, sliced)

tbsp balsamic vinegar

black pepper

tomato paste (56 g)

tbsp Italian herbs

paprika

tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

basil

yeast

Tofu feta

Start by pressing the “saute” function on the Instant Pot and let it heat up. Then add the onion, garlic and a splash of vegetable broth or olive oil.

Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring occasionally, then add mushrooms, eggplant and Italian herbs.

Sauté for another 30 seconds, adding more vegetable broth to prevent sticking.

Hit the cancel button and add all of the other ingredients to the Instant Pot: the vegetables, spices, water, vinegar, pasta, and the rest of the vegetable broth.

Mix until well combined and make sure the tomato paste dissolves. Push the dry pasta down as much into the sauce as possible!

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Check to make sure the valve is sealed.

Press the Manual button and use + or – to adjust the time to 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will now start building up pressure, which usually takes a couple of minutes. It then cooks the pasta for you, counting down the minutes on the screen to zero. 

When the 7 minutes are up, you will hear the Instant Pot beeping. Carefully quick release the pressure by moving the valve to one side, keeping face and hands away. You can use a towel to do so, and can even place it over the valve to catch the steam and any liquid that might spray out. 

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the pasta. Adjust to taste preferences, by adding more seasonings if needed.

Divide between serving bowls and garnish with fresh basil and vegan cheese!

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Easy &amp; healthy vegan Instant Pot Pasta with marinara sauce and lots of vegetables! This plant-based beginner recipe is perfect for meal planning and meal prepping. A cozy vegan comfort dish for the whole family and kid-friendly, it's a really simple and healthy crowd-pleaser. Get healthy on a whole food plant-based diet with easy recipes that hide a bunch of veggies like this one! Really easy to customize, too. You'll also find a stovetop tomato one pot pasta in the article.

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