Easy One Pot Spring Pasta

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields8 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
 2 tsp olive oil
 2 shallots
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 (21.32 oz) package Strauss® Meatloaf Mix
 16 oz small pasta (macaroni, small shells, penne, or orecchiette)
 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
 ¼ cup heavy cream
 ¼ cup white wine such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
 2 tsp kosher salt
 ¼ cup parmesan
 ½ cup asiago
 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
 ½ lemon, zest & juice
 ½ cup parsley, chopped
Instant Pot Directions
1

Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add Italian seasoning, and meatloaf mix; sauté until meatloaf mix is browned, breaking up large clumps with a spatula. Once meat is browned, drain the pot of any liquid.

2

Add pasta, broth, cream, wine, and salt to Instant Pot. The pasta should be just barely covered; add additional broth or water if needed. Seal the lid and close the vent. Set Instant Pot to the high pressure for 10 minutes. Once the Instant Pot has completed its pressure cook cycle, open the valve to quick release. Once the pressure has released, add parmesan, asiago, and green peas; stir until the mixture is creamy and incorporated. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and stir.

Dutch Oven Directions
3

Preheat oven to 375°F.

4

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add Italian seasoning, and meatloaf mix; sauté until meatloaf mix is browned, breaking up large clumps with a spatula. Once meat is browned, drain the pot of any liquid.

5

Add pasta, broth, cream, wine, and salt to Dutch oven. The pasta should be just barely covered; add additional broth or water if needed. Cover Dutch oven and place in oven in the middle rack; cook for 20 minutes, remove lid, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add parmesan, asiago, and green peas stir until the mixture is creamy and incorporated. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and stir.

Ingredients

 2 tsp olive oil
 2 shallots
 4 cloves garlic, minced
 2 tsp Italian seasoning
 1 (21.32 oz) package Strauss® Meatloaf Mix
 16 oz small pasta (macaroni, small shells, penne, or orecchiette)
 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
 ¼ cup heavy cream
 ¼ cup white wine such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
 2 tsp kosher salt
 ¼ cup parmesan
 ½ cup asiago
 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
 ½ lemon, zest & juice
 ½ cup parsley, chopped

Directions

Instant Pot Directions
1

Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add Italian seasoning, and meatloaf mix; sauté until meatloaf mix is browned, breaking up large clumps with a spatula. Once meat is browned, drain the pot of any liquid.

2

Add pasta, broth, cream, wine, and salt to Instant Pot. The pasta should be just barely covered; add additional broth or water if needed. Seal the lid and close the vent. Set Instant Pot to the high pressure for 10 minutes. Once the Instant Pot has completed its pressure cook cycle, open the valve to quick release. Once the pressure has released, add parmesan, asiago, and green peas; stir until the mixture is creamy and incorporated. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and stir.

Dutch Oven Directions
3

Preheat oven to 375°F.

4

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil. Once oil is hot, add shallots and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add Italian seasoning, and meatloaf mix; sauté until meatloaf mix is browned, breaking up large clumps with a spatula. Once meat is browned, drain the pot of any liquid.

5

Add pasta, broth, cream, wine, and salt to Dutch oven. The pasta should be just barely covered; add additional broth or water if needed. Cover Dutch oven and place in oven in the middle rack; cook for 20 minutes, remove lid, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add parmesan, asiago, and green peas stir until the mixture is creamy and incorporated. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and stir.

Easy One Pot Spring Pasta