6 Instant pot pasta recipes for an easy dinner

When it comes to pasta, the Instant pot can be a game-changer. If timed correctly, cooking with the Instant pot is an easy way to combine ingredients for a one-dish meal.

Whether you’re craving a creamy pesto or a hearty sausage and pasta, these recipes are not only quick and easy but also packed with flavor. Just about ideal for those busy weeknights or when you’re in need of a comforting bowl of pasta.

Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Scallops Pasta

Lemon garlic scallops pasta is one of those dishes that is wonderful for those busy week nights, perfect for the Instant Pot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen scallops
• 1 lb of farfelle wholewheat pasta (500g)
• 2 teaspoons of garlic flakes
• 1 teaspoon of shallot flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 4 sprigs of fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons of crème fraiche or heavy cream
• pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup of shredded gruyère or emmental cheese

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Instant pot creamy sausages and pasta

In just 20 minutes, this delicious creamy pasta combines with smoked sausages and spinach for a well-rounded meal that is quick to make in the Instant pot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of spaghetti pasta (500 g)
• 1 chopped onion
• 4 smoked sausages
• 1 cup of frozen spinach*
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 cup of crême fraiche or heavy cream
• 1 cup grated cheese eg. parmesan, gruyère, cheddar, emmental, etc.
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 5 cups of water

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Instant pot creamy pesto pasta

With tangy pesto, this Instant pot pasta recipe is so quick to make.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of spaghetti pasta (500g)
• 1 cup of pesto sauce
• 1 cup of frozen spinach*
• 1/4 cup of crême fraiche, heavy cream or greek yogurt
• pinch of garlic powder
• 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 5 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 of finely white chopped onions (optional)

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Instant pot tofu and pasta

In 20 minutes or less, this easy Instant Pot tofu and spaghetti recipe is one everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of spaghetti pasta (500 g)
• 1/2 pound of tofu (250 g)
• 2 cups of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of crême fraiche, heavy cream or greek yogurt
• pinch of garlic powder
• 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 5 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

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Instant pot spaghetti carbonara

An easy pasta carbonara recipe that is delicious, and best of all, quick to make in the Instant pot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of spaghetti pasta (500 g)
• 3 eggs
• 1 onion
• 1/2 pound of cubed bacon or pancetta (250 g)
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• pinch of garlic powder
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 5 cups of water
• 1 cup of crême fraiche or heavy cream (optional)

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Instant pot rigatoni with broccoli and cheese

Enjoy rigatoni and broccoli served in a cheesy sauce, a delicious meal made in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients

• 1 lb 500g of rigatoni
• 2 cups of frozen broccoli
• 1 cup grated cheddar
• 8 oz of tomato sauce or tomato coulis (210 g)
• pinch of garlic powder
• pinch of salt and pepper
• pinch of dried basil
• pinch of dried parsley
• 5 cups of water
• 1/2 lb of cubed bacon or pancetta (optional) (250 g)

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