You might not think of using the Instant Pot to cook anything other than cuts of meat that need to braise all day. Yes, it is great for cutting down cooking time for roasts, but it can also be used to turn your favorite pasta dishes into one-pot meals. The pasta cooks and absorbs all cooking liquid so there is no draining required! Check out these 40 Instant Pot Pasta Recipes.
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Say goodbye to the days of multiple pots, draining hassles, and extensive cleanup. With the Instant Pot, cooking pasta has never been easier.
It’s a one-pot wonder, meaning no more juggling pots and pans or waiting for water to boil. Just toss in your ingredients, set it, and forget it.
The result? Perfectly cooked pasta with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Let’s explore the endless possibilities of easy, no-fuss pasta dishes that will revolutionize your dinner routine.
Instant Pot Pasta Cooking Tips
For longer pasta like spaghetti and fettuccine, I recommend breaking the pasta in half and laying in a criss-cross pattern in the Instant Pot. This helps prevent the noodles from sticking together while cooking.
Once you release the pressure and open the Instant Pot, make sure to give it a good stir to mix up and break up any noodles that may be stuck together. Everything will loosen up really quickly.
More Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Legs (from fresh or frozen)
- Corned Beef and Cabbage in Pressure Cooker
- Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Make the most of your Instant Pot by using it to make pasta dishes! Using much less water, we get cooked pasta with no draining required and you've got a one-pot meal ready to go in minutes! These Instant Pot Pasta Recipes are easy and delicious!
This easy Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a true one-pot meal and no draining required. Creamy and delicious, it's an Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will love and perfect for busy weeknight dinners - on the table in 30 minutes!
Ditch the boxed mix and make delicious Hamburger Helper from scratch in your Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Hamburger Helper recipe is one-pot, hands-off cooking and on the table in 30 minutes.
Deliciously quick and easy Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe - perfect for busy weeknights! Enjoy a hearty, homemade Italian meal with tender pasta and rich marinara sauce, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Get dinner on the table in no time with this family-friendly favorite.
Need a hearty meal to feed a crowd without breaking the bank? Try this Instant Pot American Goulash! It's a comforting blend of ground beef, pasta, and veggies in a one-pot dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
Sun-dried tomatoes and spinach are mixed in to this Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken pasta.
A simple spaghetti with creamy mushroom sauce is ready in minutes in the Instant Pot.
This filling Instant Pot Shells and Beef will satisfy the family and have leftovers for easy lunches.
Cream cheese is the base of this creamy Instant Pot Crack Chicken pasta.
Tuna Casserole gets a new twist in this Instant Pot Tuna Casserole!
Easily mix in vegetables for a true one-pot dinner - this Garlic Parmesan pasta with broccoli is divine!
Crispy bacon, creamy eggs and parmesan cheese are stirred in to make this delicious Instant Pot Pasta Carbonara.
Get the flavor of Philly Cheesesteaks in this easy Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak pasta.
The Instant Pot makes quick work and you get the benefit of all those smoky cajun flavors cooking right into the chicken and pasta.
Yes, you can even cook shrimp in the Instant Pot with your pasta. How convenient!
Cook up the pasta and top with bruscetta - tomatoes, onions and chopped basil
Taco Tuesday can look a little different with this Cheesy Instant Pot Taco pasta. So good, you'll fight over the leftovers.
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken pasta is to die for. Creamy and spicy, top with crumbled blue cheese or ranch for the full experience.
Tomatoes and olives make for a lovely Puttanesca and the Instant Pot makes it so easy!
One pot clean up for this Instant Pot Chicken pasta! Rich and creamy, it is sure to be a hit!
Fajita veggies are cooked up along with the chicken and pasta for a quick, balanced dinner that is full of flavor.
Whether it is nostalgia or plain ol' good food on a budget, this Instant Pot Chili Mac will be part of your weekly menu for sure!
The protein and sauce combinations are endless for Instant Pot pasta dishes. This Kielbasa Pasta is so easy with barely any prep!
Full of flavor, this Instant Pot Blackened Chicken Alfredo is perfect for meal prep for the week.
Serve with sour cream, this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is full of tender beef and perfectly cooked noodles.
Sometimes you need the oven space and sometimes it's about the convenience, but it is so useful to know that mac and cheese can be made in the Instant Pot!
Tortellini can also be cooked in the Instant Pot in a fraction of the time and no draining required.
Canned or homemade pumpkin puree goes so well with pasta and makes for a creamy and filling sauce that tastes like fall!
Whether you use store-bought or homemade pesto, this Instant Pot Pesto pasta is so easy to make!
Dinner couldn't be easier with no drain pasta and jarred sauce!
Simplify dinner with this one pot Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Get all the flavor of lasagna in a simple pasta. No draining or layers required!
Starting with chicken thighs, this Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is bursting with flavor and so satisfying.
With jerk spices, this Instant Pot Rasta pasta has a Jamaican flair!
Simple ingredients and bursting with flavor, this Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes.
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