Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera
Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera brings bouncy rotini and tender mixed vegetables together in a bright, lemony sauce with a whisper of Marsala. Butter, garlic, and onion add richness while the veggies stay crisp-tender for fresh contrast. Serve this comforting pasta for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch when you want color and flavor in every bite.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the onion and cook until it turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and the butter begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with pepper.
- 2
Carefully pour in the lemon juice; the pot will release steam. Add the cooking wine and immediately turn the pot off. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the pasta, then just enough water to barely cover it.
- 3
Place a steamer basket over the pasta. Add the frozen vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 2 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the steamer basket and stir the vegetables into the pasta.
- Calories 235.78 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.13 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 39.8 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.6 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.73 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 132.32 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.81 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 9.59 g --
- Added Sugars 3.79 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 84.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 272.55 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 284.01 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 19.95 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 235.78 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Lemon, Marsala Wine. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 235.78 calories and 5.13 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 132.32 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.73 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.79 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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