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bowl of penne pasta with parsley and Parmesan cheese cooked in the Instant Pot.
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How to Cook Pasta in Instant Pot

Learn How to Cook Pasta in the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker with this easy recipe for plain pasta. Only 3 ingredients for perfect pasta that you can use with a simple sauce or for pasta salad recipes.
Course Main, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
pressure time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 168kcal
Author Dee
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1-2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Spray bottom of pot with non stick cooking spray. Place pasta in the Instant Pot
  • Pour water over pasta and sprinkle with sea salt
  • Place lid on pressure cooker, make sure vent is on Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes on high pressure. You may also have to hit START depending on your model.
  • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure then will count down and cook for 4 minutes. When pot beeps, do a gradual release by slowly turning the valve to minimize foam spraying out.
  • When pin drops, remove lid, stir to allow pasta to absorb water, then drain remaining water if necessary, and remove to platter or bowl to serve or to top with sauce, butter and or Parmesan cheese

Notes

Recipe has been tested with 6 and 8 quart Instant Pot pressure cookers but can be used with any brand.
For firmer, more al dente pasta, do a gradual quick release after cook time is complete. For softer pasta, cook for 5 minutes with a quick pressure release or gradual quick release.
For pasta salads, rinse with cold water after cooking to stop the cooking process.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg