Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

Instant Pot Pasta Recipes to make on repeat! These easy instant pot meals are quick and ready in under 30 minutes. From cheesy chicken pasta, creamy alfredo to simple dishes using jar sauce these weeknight dinner ideas will please everyone at the dinner table.

Liquid measurement for cooking pasta in instant pot?

When cooking pasta in an Instant Pot, it's crucial to use enough liquid to fully cover the pasta, ensuring even cooking and preventing sticking. As a guideline, typically add 2 to 2 ½ cups of liquid per 8 ounces of pasta. The amount may vary depending on whether you're using thick jarred sauce (which requires more liquid) or stock/water (which requires less). It's also important to ensure the pasta is submerged in liquid to achieve an al dente texture and avoid clumping during cooking.

Cooking time for instant pot pasta

The cooking time for pasta in the pressure cooker can vary depending on the type of pasta and your desired level of doneness. As a rule of thumb, pasta is usually cooked under high pressure for approximately 5 minutes, followed by a natural or quick release depending on the recipe. Some recipes may recommend letting the pasta sit in the warm mode for an additional 4 to 7 minutes to allow it to absorb any remaining liquid and finish cooking. Adjust the cooking time based on your preference for al dente or softer pasta, ensuring it meets your desired texture before serving.

Should I do a quick release or a natural release for pasta?

For Instant Pot pasta recipes, opting for the quick release method is typically recommended. Quick release stops the cooking process almost instantly, preserving the pasta's desired texture, particularly if you prefer it al dente. In contrast, natural release is generally advised against for pasta as it can cause overcooking, resulting in undesirable mushy pasta.

How to prevent the pasta from sticking together?

To help ensure that your pasta cooks evenly and remains separated in the instant pot, without any clumping follow these tips:

1. Ensure the dry pasta is thoroughly mixed into the liquid, ensuring each piece is separated before pressure cooking.
2. It's essential that all the pasta is fully submerged in the cooking liquid to ensure even cooking and prevent clumping.
3. Follow the recipe's recommended amount of liquid closely. Typically, there should be enough liquid to cover the pasta. Insufficient liquid may cause the pasta to stick and trigger the burn signal.
4. Once the recommended cooking time is up, promptly release the pressure using the quick release method. Delayed or natural pressure release can result in overcooking and may cause the pasta to clump together.

Recipes

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This Meatless Baked Ziti in Instant Pot is the perfect easy weeknight dinner—creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Best of all, it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Meatless Baked Ziti in Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta comes together with just 5 ingredients! Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. You’ll have a restaurant-quality, luscious pasta dinner with minimal effort!

Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta

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This Instant Pot Ground Chicken Pasta is a simple, 30-minute dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights. Penne pasta and ground chicken are cooked together using jarred sauce, for an effortless meal. No stock!

Instant Pot Ground Chicken Pasta

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Shrimp and penne pasta are cooked in a luxurious tomato cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's so good!

Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta Recipe

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying!

Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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This Instant Pot Chicken Pasta is a reader favorite! All the flavors of chicken parmesan are combined with pasta, to make the easiest instant pot meal, that is ready in under 30 minutes. So so good!

instant Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is made using only 5 ingredients but is shockingly flavorful and satisfying. Simply combine everything in the instant pot and cook, for a quick 20-minute dinner.

Instant Pot Pesto Pasta Recipe

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This Instant Pot Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce is without the guilt! I swap heavy cream for coconut milk to create a rich, luxurious pink sauce that’s totally indulgent—but secretly lighter. 

Instant Pot Pasta with Tomato Cream sauce

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Make Restaurant quality Shrimp Alfredo in instant pot! Ready in under 30 minutes, the pasta cooks in the sauce soaking up all the creamy, rich deliciousness. 

Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo

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Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka is super easy and ready in under 30 minutes. Toss in some cubed chicken or shrimp for added protein. It's thick, creamy and luxurious!

Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka

Whether you're in the mood for comforting fettuccini alfredo, chicken pasta dishes or simple spaghetti aglio e olio, these instant pot recipes are quick, easy, and guaranteed to satisfy your family at dinner tonight.

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