Simple Summer Pasta: Fresh, Light, and Perfect for Warm Days
Embrace the flavours of the season with Simple Summer Pasta, a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for sunny days. Bursting with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a touch of olive oil or zesty lemon, this recipe is a celebration of summer’s bounty. Whether served warm or chilled, this quick and easy pasta is a versatile meal that’s as satisfying as it is effortless.
Using your Instant Pot, you can prepare perfectly cooked pasta in minutes, ready to be tossed with vibrant summer ingredients like cherry tomatoes, courgettes, fresh basil, and parmesan. The Instant Pot ensures the pasta is cooked to perfection, saving time and reducing kitchen heat during the warm weather. Add a sprinkle of red chilli flakes for a hint of spice or crumble in some feta for a creamy twist.
Perfect for a light lunch, an alfresco dinner, or a picnic dish, Simple Summer Pasta is a crowd-pleaser that can be customised to suit your tastes. With minimal preparation and maximum flavour, it’s an easy and delicious way to make the most of seasonal produce while keeping mealtime stress-free.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 350 g fresh tomatoes
- 100 g chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 250 ml water
- 250 ml stock
- 220 g dry spaghetti
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Select Sauté on the Instant Pot and add the oil.
- Once hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes and peppers and Italian herbs and sauté for for another 30 seconds, then add the balsamic vinegar and press cancel.
- Add the water, stock, and the dried spaghetti (you may need to snap in half to fit in.)
- Give everything a stir and deglaze the base of the inner pot with a wooden spoon. Try to make sure all the pasta is submerged by the liquid.
- Secure the lid, and select Pressure Cook and set the time for 7 minutes.
- When the cooking program has finished, perform a quick pressure release then remove the lid.
- Add salt & pepper and stir. Serve garnished with fresh basil on top.