Instant Pot Marry Me Pasta

5 c chicken broth

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

pinch of black pepper

16 oz. penne pasta

1 c chopped sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry

1 c half-and-half or heavy cream

1 tsp cornstarch

1/2 to 1 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Lightly grease the insert of a 6-qt Instant Pot.

Add chicken broth, basil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper.  

Add the pasta and sun-dried tomatoes.  Gently stir and flatten out (but don't stir aggressively).

Cook on high pressure for 3-4 minutes (take the al dente cooking time on the package, cut in half and subtract and subtract two minutes).

Let the pressure release naturally 5-10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.

Stir the pasta to break it apart a bit and recombine the ingredients.

Whisk together the cream and cornstarch and stir into the hot pasta.  Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well-combined.  Serve immediately, sauce will thicken as it rests.

Garnish with additional sun-dried tomatoes, more Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil, if desired!

From Mel's Kitchen Cafe