Calling all pasta lovers! This perfect recipe will instantly become your new favorite way to make pasta.
Instant pot pasta is one of the easiest recipes that cooks the pasta to perfection.

How to cook pasta in the Instant Pot
Add directly to your Instant Pot the 8 ounces of cavatappi or penne noodles. This recipe is specifically for these 2 types of noodles. Next, pour over the noodles 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Place the lid on the instant pot, placing the vent in the sealed position. Cook the pasta on high pressure for 5 minutes and quick release.
Toppings for Instant Pot Pasta
- Butter or olive oil
- Parmesan Cheese
- ROA’S Roasted Garlic Sauce (or other favorite jarred sauce)
- Grilled sausage or chicken
- Roasted veggies
- Garlic salt
- Parsley
Why we love making Instant Pot Pasta
Typically, the Whisking Kiddos are always in the mood for some delicious salted and buttered noodles. This easy Instant pot pasta recipe frees up the stove top and I love that there is no boiling water necessary. Depending on the day we add alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, chicken, roasted veggies or other delicious toppings.
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Instant Pot Pasta
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
8 ounces Cavatappi or penne noodles (this recipe is for these 2 types only)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Add directly to your instant pot 8 ounces of cavatappi or penne noodles
Pour over 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 tablespoon of butter
Place the lid on the instant pot and make sure the vent in the sealed position
Cook the pasta on high pressure for 5 minutes and quick release
Immediately stir the pasta to evenly absorb excess moisture
Serve with topping of choice
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Dish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 421
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1179mg
- Fat: 1.7g
- Carbohydrates: 84.7g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Protein: 14.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg