Making pasta in the Instant Pot is the best! These Easy & Healthy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes will feed your family in a flash.
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot pasta 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 Instant Pot pasta recipes from a classic spaghetti with meat sauce to a fun taco pasta and everything in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make pasta in the Instant Pot?
The best part about these Instant Pot pasta recipes is 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 flavours.
How long do you cook it for?
The total amount of time to cook Instant Pot pasta recipes 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!
Can you overcook it?
It’s definitely possible to overcook Instant Pot pasta. 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.
Why don’t your stir pasta in the Instant Pot?
You might notice that Instant Pot recipes for pasta specify that you should not stir the pasta in the liquid before cooking it. 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.
Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}
15 minutes
Here's how to make perfect Instant Pot Pasta every time, using whole wheat or white pasta – plus, a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe!
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Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is made using an easy bolognese sauce with ground beef, carrots & celery and comes together in 30 minutes – it's the BEST Instant Pot pasta!
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Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1760IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
The Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the very best out there! It's loaded with three types of cheese and is super velvety and creamy thanks to a few secret ingredients!
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Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna
40 minutes
This easy Instant Pot Lasagna is like a lazy lasagna – you'll saute the ground beef and layer the lasagna noodles right in the pot!
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Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 4mg
Easy Instant Pot Bolognese {30 Minutes}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Bolognese comes together in about 30 minutes – it's a delicious, freezer-friendly meat sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta!
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Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2109IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
Cheesiest Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
30 minutes
This is the cheesiest, most delicious Instant Pot Hamburger Helper copycat! All you need are pasta, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cheddar and veggies.
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Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff {Super Easy!}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a lighter and easy version of the favourite comfort food with ground beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce.
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Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is made a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, spinach and sundried tomatoes – it’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 41.7mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
30 minutes
This Lighter Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a healthier version of the classic pasta dish with half the cream and mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is delicious comfort food – it's loaded with chicken and vegetables in tomato sauce then served over pasta.
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Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 1244mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2904IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
The Best Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is a lighter way to enjoy the cult-favourite dish, made with dried ranch seasoning and sour cream.
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Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1491mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
35 minutes
This Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious one pot dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Use store-bought pesto for easy prep!
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Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 52.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a delicious one pot dinner idea that comes together super easily in the pressure cooker – and it’s made lighter with packaged ranch seasoning, turkey bacon and Greek yogurt!
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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is a delicious one pot pasta recipe that’s perfect for summer and high in protein! And it comes together in less than 30 minutes thanks to your pressure cooker!
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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!
Instant Pot Pizza Pasta
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Pizza Pasta is a fun delicious dinner idea that packs together all the flavours of your fave pizza in a cheesy one pot pasta dish.
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Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Instant Pot Taco Pasta {One Pot!}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Pasta is a delicious and cheesy pasta recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights with all your favourite taco flavours.
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Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta {15-Minute Meal}
15 minutes
This creamy Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Pasta is a delicious twist on the classic dip – best of all, it takes only 15 minutes!
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Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi comes together in 30 minutes! Simply add frozen shrimp to butter, garlic and lemon juice, then pressure cook with pasta.
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Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a delicious, cheesy one pot pasta recipe and the ultimate comfort food that’s filled with hearty flavours!
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