Instant Pot Penny Penne (Budget Pasta)

1 pound penne, penne rigate, or mezze penne (but any short-form pasta such as bowties, medium shells, gemelli, rotini or ziti will do)

4 cups chicken or garlic broth (e.g., Garlic Better than Bouillon) NOTE: you can also simply use water

2 tablespoons (¼ stick) salted butter, cut into 2 pats (optional, but suggested to keep the pasta slick)

2 to 4 cups jarred or pre-made pasta sauce of your choice (any variety of marinara, Alfredo, vodka or pesto will do), preferably at room temperature (or warmed in the microwave if cold from the fridge - see Jeff's Tips)

subheading: OPTIONAL TOUCHES:

½ cup bacon bits, for topping (Costco sells a big bag at a great price and they'll last you a while)

2 cups shredded cheese of your choice (I use store-brand mozzarella which is stretchy or you can use a more melty one like a store-brand Cheddar, Mexican or taco blend. You can also use 1 to 2 cups grated Parmesan instead - the cheaper stuff in a container is perfectly fine!)

Pick one: ¾ cup of my Garlic Herb cheese, 5.2-ounce package Boursin, or 6.5-ounce tub Alouette (if you make this or find these on sale, you can freeze for future use)

Any spices/seasonings you enjoy (see Jeff's Tips)

Directions at pressureluckcooking.com

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