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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. There's no stock!
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 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 8 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 380kcal
Author Maria Doss

Equipment

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

  • Set Instant pot to saute mode. When hot, add olive oil and butter and let the butter melt.
  • Stir in garlic and cook until it begins to get pale golden. Do not wait for it to get darker in color.
  • Press cancel and add water, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes and dried parsley. Give a good stir.
  • Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place on top of water. This helps them to fit better and cook more evenly.
  • Using a spoon, gently press the spaghetti into the liquid trying to seperate them, which helps it not stick together.
    Pro tip: Do not stir the spaghetti into the water.
  • Close and lock lid with valve turned to sealing. cCook for 5 minutes on manual (high pressure and normal temperature).
    Let Instant pot be in warm mode for 6 to 7 minutes. Release pressure, open and stir in grated parmesan.
  • Let pasta rest for 5 minutes and serve hot!

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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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg