How to Make Penne Pasta in Creamy Makhani Sauce Using Instant Pot
Hello Foodies,
The creamy, silky-smooth, flavorful, and delicious makhani sauce pasta is undoubtedly a delight to eyes and the taste buds, and it was hit in my home. We both(Dr.K and I) just loved it. So we wanted to try something new, and I love experimenting with different flavors and fusing cuisines. So I tried my hands to make Indo-Italian Fusion Makhani Patsa,
and Dr.K loved this combo. It took the Italian pasta to a whole new level.
As I was thinking, I got this idea of using the leftover makhani sauce that I made in the Instant Pot in 10 Minutes. So I had some makhani sauce left with me, which I made earlier and thought of a fusion recipe, to combine creamy flavored makhani gravy to the soft-cooked pasta. I just added some milk, cream, and cheddar cheese to the cooked pasta to make it rich and creamy. and it came out damn good. I just had to make a few changes in the basic makhani sauce recipe to bring an Italian flavor. I tried it once and it was super duper hit and made 3 times in a row. I hope you all would like it too!
Video Recipe:
This Instant Pot Makhani Pasta is:
- Creamy, cheesy, and delicious dinner /lunch ready in less than 30 minutes.
- No preservatives or artificial ingredients used
- One-pot meal
- Easy to make and packed with delicious flavors
- Always get a perfectly cooked pasta
- It makes a comforting and flavorful meal.
Some other Instant Pot Pasta Recipes to Try:
Ingredients used to Make Makhani Pasta:
Penne Pasta:
- I have used penne pasta; you can use macaroni, rotini, or bowties pasta shells too.
- You can use whole wheat pasta, gluten-free pasta, or chickpeas pasta too.
- Makhani Sauce is a spiced creamy tomato-based sauce.
- The key to getting makhani sauce perfect is to balance the tartness of the tomatoes with sweetness (taste the sauce and adjust the quantity of sugar as needed), adding an underlying hint of bitterness with Dried Fenugreek Leaves, and adding the milk cream add another layer of flavor.
Butter:
- The addition of butter or oil(if you are making vegan) will help to reduce foaming.
- Also, after cooking, the pasta will not be sticky.
Salt:
- It is the key ingredient that adds taste to the pasta and to many other dishes too.
Whole Milk and Whipped Cream:
- It makes pasta good-tasting and creamy consistency.
- Addition of skim milk curdles under high heat, so try to add milk and cream any of these works well.
The Cheese:
- It helps to make your pasta perfectly creamy, dreamy.
- Use your favorites!
- Our personal favorite is the cheddar used in this recipe.
- You can use Mozzarella, Monterey jack, Colby jack, Velveeta, and/or Amul Cheese too.
Preparation and Cooking Time: 15 Minutes.
Each Serving of Makhani Sauce Pasta Contains 402 Cal.
Ingredients:
To Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot:
- Penne Pasta 2 Cups (7 oz)
- Butter 2 Tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Water 2 Cups
To Make Makhani Sauce Pasta in the Instant Pot:
- Instant Pot Makhani Sauce / Gravy 1 Cup
- Whole Milk 1 Cup
- Fresh Milk Cream / Whipped Cream 2 Tbsp
- Cheddar Cheese 1 Cup
Instructions:
- Turn on the instant pot and add water, salt, butter, and penne pasta and stir well.
- Close the lid and place the vent on the sealing position.
- Now, Pressure Cook on Manual Mode(Hi) for 4 minutes.
- Quick Release the Pressure.
- Open the lid and mix all well and stir on the saute mode of the instant pot.
- Now add milk, fresh milk cream/whipped cream, and Makhani sauce and mix well.
- Add cheddar cheese, and salt to taste and stir to combine.
- There you have it creamy, and delicious Makhani Sauce Pasta is ready to serve, sprinkle some parsley/cilantro and serve. Enjoy!!!
Tips to Make Pasta in the Instant Pot:
- If you find your favorite brand’s pasta was slightly under or overdone, keep in mind to add or subtract a minute later.
- The addition of butter or oil(if you are making vegan) will help to reduce foaming.
- Let the pressure release naturally for at least 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure.
- The pasta thickens as it cools down. So when reheating, you might have to add milk.
Instructions to make pasta on the Stove-top:
- To make this pasta on stove-top, boil the pasta in a pan according to instructions on the package.
- Once cooked, discard the water and set it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add butter and then add cooked pasta, milk, and cream and mix well.
- Now add Makhani Sauce, salt to taste, and mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Here, creamy and delicious Makhani Sauce Pasta is ready to serve, sprinkle some parsley/Cilantro and serve. Enjoy!!!
Dietary Comment:
- The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
- Per serving contains 402 calories, 38.3 g carbohydrates, 2.7 dietary fibers, 22.3 g fats, and 15.6 g protein.
- Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.
Good Time To Eat:
It is good to eat Makhani Sauce
Pasta for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner.
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