Peel the carrot skin and chop them roughly. Also, peel and chop the onion and garlic.
Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the onion and garlic and cook until they turn translucent.
Then add the dried herbs and give a mix.
Now add the carrots, salt, and pepper.
Followed by the broth and the water. Mix thoroughly. Press the cancel button now.
Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the cooking time to 7 minutes at high pressure.
Allow the pressure to release naturally and when the pressure is released, press the cancel button and carefully open the lid.
Allow it to cool and transfer the cooked veggie into a blender and puree it. You can use a hand blender too.
That's it the sauce is now ready.
Step 2 - To Cook the Pasta:
Add the pasta, water, olive oil, and salt to the inner pot of the IP. Mix them thoroughly.
Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
Select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting and set the cooking time to 3 minutes at high pressure. (Time might vary depending upon the pasta and the variety. Check the formula above)
When it beeps after three minutes, press the cancel button and then carefully move the vent to the open position and release all the pressure.
When the pressure is released, carefully open the lid. Drain the pasta and if required then reserve some starchy water.
Step 3: Making the Carrot Sauce Pasta:
Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot add the peas and cook for a minute.
Now add the cooked pasta and carrot sauce. Mix it well and cook for two to three minutes gently stirring in between cooking.
And that's it. Carrot sauce pasta is ready.
Serve hot with some cheese drizzled or keep it vegan.
Notes
While making the carrot sauce, instead of olive oil you can add butter. If you are using fresh herbs, adjust the quantity accordingly. You can use ½ tsp of oregano and thyme.
Also, you can add in your preferred herbs.
The pasta cooking time varies according to the pasta variety, brand, and shape. Using the above formula calculate yours.
It is not mandatory to cook the carrots in the vegetable broth or stock. It adds its flavor. If you not using the broth, increase the amount of salt by ¼ to ⅓ tsp. Depending upon the sodium content the veggie broth adjust the salt amount. I used low-sodium vegetable broth.
As always, adjust salt and spices according to your preference.