Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

A brown bowl filled with spinach artichoke mac & cheese on a brown background.

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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese

Everyone’s classic favorite gets a makeover in this Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese.

Plus it is made super fast & easy to make this in the Instant Pot in minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 398kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

1½ cups Elbow Macaroni
2 cups Baby Spinach (roughly chopped)
1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts (chopped)
2-3 cloves Garlic (minced)
½ medium Onion (diced)
2 teaspoon Jalapeños (minced)
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ cup Whipping Cream
2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
1½ cup Vegetable Stock/ water
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Pepper

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot mode to 'Sauté' and set to normal. Add olive oil or unsalted butter and wait till it shows Hot.
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
2-3 cloves Garlic
Once the raw flavor vanishes, add onions.
½ medium Onion
Cover using a glass lid and let them cook for 2-3 minutes.
Uncover, mix and add minced jalapeño and artichoke hearts. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts, 2 teaspoon Jalapeños
Season with salt, pepper, oregano and chili flakes. Mix well and add uncooked elbow macaroni.
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 teaspoon Salt , 1 teaspoon Ground Pepper, 1½ cups Elbow Macaroni
Add 1 cup of broth or water and mix well. Make sure all the macaroni is below water. If not, add some more water.
1½ cup Vegetable Stock/ water
Press Cancel on the Instant Pot. Close the lid and press 'Pressure Cook'. Set time to 4 minutes and pressure to high. Make sure the vent is in sealing position and let the macaroni cook.
Once 4 minutes are up and the Instant Pot beeps, do a quick release. Open the pot and set the mode to 'Saute'.
Add in baby spinach, mayonnaise, whipping cream and cheese. Mix well and add more water if required.
2 cups Baby Spinach , ½ cup Whipping Cream, 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise, ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese
Let the mac and cheese sauté for a couple of minutes, turn the Instant Pot off and serve with Garlic Bread or any bread of your choice.

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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