Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Instant Pot Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is one of the simplest pasta recipes you'll make but its shockingly flavorful and satisfying! With just 7 basic ingredients, this instant pot pasta is ready in just 20 minutes - No stock or broth!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword instant pot aglio e olio, instant pot pasta aglio e olio, instant pot spaghetti aglio e olio, instant pot spaghetti recipe, spaghetti aglio e olio recipe

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 10

Resting time 8

Total Time 22

Servings Servings

Calories 380kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

instant pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 large cloves garlic finely chopped
2 cups water
¾ to 1 teaspoon salt use according to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
8 ounces spaghetti
½ cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Cook garlic. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once hot, add the olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt. Stir in the garlic and cook until it just starts to turn pale golden—avoid letting it brown, as this can make it bitter.
_{2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 6 large garlic cloves}
Add water and pasta. Press ‘Cancel’ on the Instant Pot, then add the water, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley. Stir to combine. Break the spaghetti noodles in half so they fit better and cook evenly, then lay them on top of the water. Use a spoon to gently press the noodles down, separating them slightly, but do not stir them into the liquid, as this can cause sticking.
_{2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 8 oz spaghetti}
Pressure cook. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to ‘Sealing.’ Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release pressure in ‘Keep Warm’ mode for 6–7 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Open the lid, stir in the grated parmesan, let the pasta rest for 3–4 minutes, and serve hot.
_{½ cup parmesan}

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Notes

Salt - Given the simplicity of this recipe, the seasoning plays a crucial role. I found that using ¾th to 1 teaspoon of salt provided ample seasoning and enhanced the taste perfectly. However, feel free to adjust the salt according to your personal preference.

Butter - The traditional Instant Pot Aglio e Olio typically calls for olive oil exclusively. While the addition of butter can impart an extra layer of flavor, it's entirely optional. If opting out of using butter, simply use a total of 2 tablespoons of olive oil instead.

Fresh parsley - If using fresh parsley, add at the end along with parmesan cheese.

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