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
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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.