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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce

    Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce

    Published on Mar 19, 2020 Modified: Aug 7, 2020 by The Foreign Fork This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    This Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce is light and creamy and delicious. It comes together in just about 20 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients! This recipe is definitely going on my normal rotation from now on.

    Fork scooping a bite of Instant Pot Palomino sauce

    I think I just changed my own life for the better. I’m new to the Instant Pot world, and I’ve been experimenting with the different ways that I can use my new kitchen gadget! I’ve always been intimidated by my Instant Pot, probably because I just have to dump some things in, turn it on, and then leave it, hoping it turns out alright in my absence. 

    That’s not so scary when someone else is writing the recipes for you, but when you’re the food blogger (and therefore making up your own recipes), it sometimes seems safer to stick to the stove. 

    But lately, I’ve been (wo)manning up. It’s time for me to get used to this Instant Pot, and goshdarnit I’m going to. 

    Choosing to Make this Recipe

    I’ve always loved palomino sauce so much, but I never really make it at home on the stove. After seeing my friend Cooking with Karli’s posts about her Instant Pot, I decided it was time to try making my old favorite in a new way. 

    I took out the ingredients for a palomino sauce and dumped them into my Instant Pot along with some pasta. 15 minutes later, I opened up the lid, and was greeted by pure perfection. I normally wouldn’t say that about my own recipe, but I feel like the Instant Pot deserves the credit here lol. 

    I even texted my cousin and told her that she needed to make this exact same thing ASAP! The best part about this recipe is that it only uses 6 ingredients and takes 20 minutes from start to finish. 

    Tongs scooping pasta with palomino sauce

    What is Palomino Sauce?

    Palomino sauce is my absolute favorite pasta sauce variety. It’s not a widely-known sauce, but it should be! Palomino sauce is made by combining marinara sauce and heavy cream. The result is a creamy, rose-colored pasta sauce. 

    I love palomino sauce because the cream in the sauce cuts the acidity of the tomatoes. This makes it sweeter than tomato-based sauces, but not as heavy (or unhealthy) as cheese or cream sauces. 

    What Ingredients are in this Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce? 

    Chicken broth 
    Heavy cream 
    Marinara sauce
    Minced garlic
    Salt
    Pepper
    Dry noodles (I used Hemisfare Brand Reginelle, but you can use any hearty pasta)
    Grated parmesan cheese

    Instant Pot pasta with palomino sauce

    How to Make this Recipe

    In your Instant Pot, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and noodles. Do not mix the sauce, but make sure that your noodles are as covered as possible by the liquid ingredients. 

    Set your Instant Pot to manual for 6 minutes. Once the pressure has built and the Instant Pot has cooked for 6 minutes, allow 6 minutes of a natural pressure release. Then quick release the rest of the pressure. 

    Open the lid of the instant pot and allow the steam to clear. Then, add the grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup at a time. Mix until the cheese melts and makes the sauce thicker. Enjoy! 

    Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought of this recipe. 

    Is Palomino Sauce Vegetarian? 

    Yes! This recipe is completely vegetarian IF you choose to use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth (an easy switch!). 

    If you would like to cut up pre-cooked chicken breasts and add them into your pasta before enjoying, that would be a great way to add some protein into your dinner. 

    bowl of pasta

    Palomino Sauce vs Vodka Sauce

    As it turns out, palomino sauce is just vodka sauce without the vodka. The only difference in recipes is that there is no alcohol in this sauce, whereas there is alcohol in vodka sauce!

    Did you like this recipe for Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce? If so, take a picture and share it on your Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #TheForeignFork and tag @TheForeignFork. 

    And if you liked this pasta recipe, make sure to check out the other pasta/Instant Pot recipes I have featured on my blog: 

    • Cacio e Pepe
    • Vegemite Pasta
    • Easy Pasta Sauce
    • How to Make Homemade Pasta
    • Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot
    • 8 Indian Recipes You Can Make in Your Instant Pot
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    Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce

    This Instant Pot Pasta with Palomino Sauce is light and creamy and delicious. It comes together in just about 20 minutes and only uses 6 ingredients! This recipe is definitely going on my normal rotation from now on.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course, pasta, spaghetti
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 minutes
    Pressure Build and Release: 11 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 451kcal
    Author: The Foreign Fork

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 1 ¾ cup marinara sauce
    • 2 tsp minced garlic
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • ½ lb dry pappardelle noodles, I used HemisFares Reginelle (linked in Notes), but you can use any brand of hearty pasta
    • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • In your Instant Pot, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, marinara sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and noodles. Do not mix the sauce, but make sure that your noodles are as covered as possible by the liquid ingredients.
    • Set your Instant Pot to manual for 6 minutes. Once the pressure has built and the Instant Pot has cooked for 6 minutes, allow 6 minutes of a natural pressure release. Then quick release the rest of the pressure.
    • Open the lid of the instant pot and allow the steam to clear. Then, add the grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup at a time. Mix until the cheese melts and makes the sauce thicker. Enjoy!
    • Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought of this recipe.

    Notes

    HemisFares Reginelle Pasta
    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
    Recipe is made using an 8 qt pot. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Nancy says

      December 19, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this simple recipe! I added sliced sautéed chicken breast to serve and it was wonderful!

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        December 21, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it Nancy! Thank you for leaving a review 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sherry Rhodes says

      November 05, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      Is the ingredient amounts the same if I make this on my stovetop? I love palomino sauce and will serve it over ravioli.

      Reply
      • The Foreign Fork says

        November 10, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        Hi Sherry, If you’re making this on the stove, you wont need any chicken broth! Just cook the spaghetti sauce and cream together, and at the end, add in the cheese to thicken 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer Postelnek says

      June 03, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      If I want to add chicken to this, do I need to make any other modifications? Does the recipe need additional liquid?

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        June 08, 2021 at 9:05 pm

        You should be fine just adding the chicken to the top of the pasta. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    4. Darrel Anderson says

      February 13, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      You state to cook for 7 minutes in the description but only 6 minutes in the recipe to print? Which time is correct

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      • The Foreign Fork says

        February 15, 2021 at 2:38 pm

        6 minutes is correct 🙂

        Reply
    5. Matt says

      January 25, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      An instant family favorite! We were new to the Instant Pot scene, but couldn’t resist trying this recipe. We made the sauce and then added some shredded chicken to it and it was the perfect combo! Very excited to use this recipe with other meals. An absolute 10/10

      Reply
      • The Foreign Fork says

        February 04, 2021 at 7:19 pm

        Adding chicken is a great way to add some protein to this dish! I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for leaving a comment!

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