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Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta (or other short pasta); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen, drained); 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; ½ cup cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 25, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026

American-Inspired 50 mins instantpotonepoteasycomfortfoodmealprepflavorfulweeknight

Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 15 minutes; additional elapsed time 20 minutes; total about 50 minutes. Additional time includes about 15 minutes to reach pressure plus the release and resting stages; your cooker may take longer. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Total 50 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

8 oz penne pasta (or other short pasta)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts (canned or frozen, drained)
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
½ cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients for Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat the olive oil until shimmering.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the penne pasta, fresh spinach, vegetable broth, and water. Stir well to combine and ensure pasta is mostly submerged in liquid.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) over the mixture.
Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to 'Sealing', choose 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high pressure, and set the timer for 5 minutes.
When cooking is complete, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to 'Venting'.
Open the lid and stir the pasta mixture thoroughly.
Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is creamy and all cheeses are melted and well incorporated.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or broth to loosen to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This recipe is specially designed for the Instant Pot , delivering a convenient and delicious one-pot meal perfect for busy home cooks.

Cookware Size Guidance

For optimal cooking of this Instant Pot Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Pasta , an Instant Pot of at least 6 quarts (5.7 liters) is recommended.

Cookware Swap Guidance

cooking, it can be adapted for other cookware with slight adjustments: Pressure Cooker or Electric Multi-Cooker: Follow the specific appliance manual; pressure and release behavior vary.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

Timing note

Allow for preparation, sauteing, pressure build-up, 5 minutes at pressure, pressure release and finishing the sauce. Follow the appliance instructions for releasing pressure with starchy foods.

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