Italian Mac ‘n’ Cheese by Instant Pot Eats

elbow macaroni pasta, butter, garlic, tomato passata, water, salt, chilli flakes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, almond milk, cheddar or other strong cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, green onions scallions, fried shallots, basil

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 25 min

– 500 g / 17 oz elbow pasta (we love this brand)
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 cloves garlic, diced
– 1 cup / 250 ml tomato passata or diced, tinned tomatoes
– 4 cups water (1 L)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional, can be less)
– 10-12 black olives, sliced
– 10 sun-dried tomato halves, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
– 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, diced roughly
– 1 cup almond milk or regular milk
– 1/4 cup tomato passata
– 1 cup grated cheddar or other strong cheese
– 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
– 1/4 – 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped green onions/scallions (about 1-2 onions)
– 4 tablespoons of fried shallots like these
– Basil or parsley to garnish with, optional