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Uncooked pasta in the instant pot

How to cook pasta in Instant Pot

An easy guide to cooking pasta in the Instant pot, to make a one pot meal for those busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g of pasta any type or shape
  • 4 cups of water
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the pasta at the bottom of the instant pot.
  • Add 4 cups water or until the pasta is completely covered.
  • Place any other ingredients you wish into the pot.*
  • Set Instant pot on Manual High for 2 minutes.
  • Once the Instant pot has finished, quick release the steam.
  • Stir the pasta and add any dairy ingredients (as per the notes below), and press the sauté button for 5 minutes.
  • Let the pasta rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

* Any dairy ingredients such as heavy cream, milk, cheese, etc. should be added after the pasta finishes cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 44mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.