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Instant Pot Pasta Salad
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Instant Pot Pasta {Perfect Every Time!}

This Instant Pot Pasta turns out perfectly every time! I also included a bonus Caprese pasta salad recipe you’ll love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Instant Pot Pasta
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • 1 lb pasta any size or shape; can be whole wheat or white pasta. Do NOT use gluten-free pasta
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Caprese pasta salad

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 cup bocconcini cheese, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Add canola oil, water/broth, pasta and salt to Instant Pot in that order, making sure most of pasta is submerged just below the surface of the water. Do not stir, just press down on pasta slightly.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 3 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook the 3 minutes.
  • Cover the pressure release valve with a clean kitchen towel (sometimes the steam can have a bit of foam), then do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily. Pasta is ready to serve!
  • OPTIONAL CAPRESE PASTA SALAD: Add all of the ingredients under the caprese pasta salad heading to the cooked pasta once it's had a chance to cool for at least 30-60 minutes. Toss together gently, then serve and enjoy!

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Notes

NOTE: Nutritional info is for Caprese pasta salad.
Serve the pasta salad with hamburgers, sandwiches, salad or soups.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze the cooked pasta for up to 8 months and reheat straight from frozen.

Nutrition

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