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Creamy Fusilli Long Pasta Noodles In Cheesy Sauce (Instant Pot)

Fusilli long pasta noodles is spiral shaped noodles which can be easily cooked in the instant pot pressure cooker!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword fusilli noodles, fusilli pasta, how to cook fusilli pasta, instant pot noodles
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
pressure build up and release time estimate 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 342kcal
Author Parvathy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • salt adjust to taste
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

step by step instructions

  • Place the fusilli noodles in the inner pot of instant pot.
  • Add water, salt, garlic powder.
  • Close the instant pot with lid in sealing position, cook in high pressure for 2 minutes. Once the cooking is done, wait for a natural pressure release of 12 to 15 minutes, then gently and gradually release any remaining pressure.
  • Once the pressure is all released, carefully open the lid.
  • Add shredded cheese and heavy cream to the pasta, gently mix in to combine with the pasta evenly. Serve while still warm for the best results!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg