Making pasta in the Instant Pot is the best! These Easy & Healthy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes will feed your family in a flash.
What’s in this Post
- Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
- Tips & Tricks
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Vegetarian Pasta Recipes
- Pasta Recipes with Beef
- Chicken Pasta Recipes
- Fun Family Favourites
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
You can make just about anything in the Instant Pot, whether you’re in the mood for piping hot soups, juicy meat or comforting pasta. Making pasta in the Instant Pot is a total game changer – you don’t need to wait for water to boil and everything can be cooked in just one pot. Be prepared to have perfectly cooked pasta with a delicious sauce done in no time at all!
I’ve rounded up my favourite recipes from a classic spaghetti with meat sauce to a fun taco pasta that the whole family will love and everything in between. Click on each of the recipe cards to see the full instructions and ingredient lists.
Tips & Tricks
Make sure your pasta turns out perfectly every time in the pressure cooker!
- Make sure the noodles are submerged: Make sure the pasta noodles are submerged in liquid (water, broth or sauce) before cooking. You can gently push the pasta below the liquid
- Don’t stir: This is to ensure that the pasta doesn’t soak up any of the liquid before it starts pressure cooking – if it starts to soak up the liquid, it reduces the amount of liquid needed to pressure cook the pasta.
- Use broth for more flavor: If you’re not cooking the pasta in sauce, use vegetable or chicken broth instead of water for even more flavor.
- Don’t overcook it: Since the pressure cooker is so well insulated, the pasta can continue to cook while it sits in the pot, so make sure you keep an eye on the cooking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make pasta in the Instant Pot?
The best part about these recipes is that everything gets made in one pot. In order to cook pasta in the Instant Pot, you will need some type of liquid whether that’s water, sauce, broth or a combination of the three. Then you’ll be able to pressure cook the pasta so that it soaks up all those delicious flavors. It’s a great option for weeknight meals, since there’s minimal hands-on prep.
How long do you cook it for?
The total cooking time depends on the recipe and the kind of noodles you’re using. Overall, it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes, which makes it a great weeknight dinner option – just dump everything in the pot, make sure the valve is set to seal, close the lid and let it cook on manual high pressure. Do a quick release of the pressure and dig in!
What if it’s not cooked?
If you take the lid off the pasta and noticed it’s still not cooked, don’t panic. Add the lid back on and let it sit in the hot liquid until you have al dente pasta.
Is it possible to make pasta healthy?
As long as you’re making your pasta with whole ingredients and not going crazy on the unhealthy stuff (like processed parmesan cheese, lots of heavy cream or store-bought sauces are full of salt and preservatives), you can still enjoy pasta without the extra guilt. Everything in moderation!
Vegetarian & Vegan Pasta Recipes
These vegetarian pasta dishes are super delicious. They’re packed full of amazing flavor without meat-based protein. Choose from a veggie-filled Caprese pasta salad and classic mac and cheese!
Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}
The Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Pasta Recipes with Beef
These comforting pasta recipes are made with beef and include some of the classics, from spaghetti with meat sauce to beef stroganoff and yummy lasagna with marinara sauce and cheese (yes, you can make it in the Instant Pot!).
Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna
Easy Instant Pot Bolognese {30 Minutes}
Cheesiest Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff {Super Easy!}
Chicken Pasta Recipes
These pasta recipes are loaded with perfectly seasoned chicken and delicious sauces! Try everything from a lighter chicken alfredo to a comforting chicken cacciatore.
Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
The Best Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
Fun Family Favourites
Looking to try a new recipe? From pizza pasta to chili mac and cheese, these exciting pasta dishes will satisfy the entire family! I doubt you’ll have any leftovers.
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta
Instant Pot Taco Pasta {One Pot!}
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta {15-Minute Meal}
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor
