35 Pressure Cooker Pasta Recipes

This one is for you, pasta lovers! From classic Italian dishes to mac'n'cheese and beyond, we've picked 35 Instant Pot pasta recipes that are delicious, hearty and easy to make.

Oh, pasta! It's an undeniable love affair for many, no matter which way you swing. It's tempting, and we're right to give in sometimes because what's life without a little healthy indulgence? White sauce or red sauce, it's all gravy to us. We love the endless varieties of pasta out there from hearty and sturdy penne to delicate angel hair and linguine dishes.

Oh, and the best thing about pasta? You can make pasta in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, which means less waiting and more eating. Here are our favorite Instant Pot pasta dishes that will impress even your Italian grandmother.

35 Pressure Cooker Pasta Recipes

One-Pot Ricotta Lemon Pasta

This Instant Pot cooked one-pot ricotta lemon pasta is creamy, cheesy and a little tangy. The dish is made with fusilli pasta and a creamy sauce made with buttery garlic, lemon zest and juice, plus equal parts ricotta and Parmesan cheese.

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Summer Pasta Puttanesca (No-Cook Sauce)

This quick Instant Pot recipe is made with pressure-cooked fusilli pasta that is tossed in a fresh and zesty no-cook puttanesca sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, anchovies, capers and olives. It’s fragrant, a little salty, and bursting with summery flavors.

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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This creamy Instant Pot Tuscan chicken pasta is an indulgent and lip-smackingly tasty meal for the whole family combining essential carbohydrates, protein and veggies. Chicken and pasta are cooked at the same time in a garlicky, sun-dried tomato sauce thickened with cream.

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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

This Instant Pot hamburger helper inspired pasta is a great family meal and comes with a little cheeseburger twist. It’s a perfect one-pot meal if you’re looking for ground beef pasta recipes or needing a substantial meaty meal on the budget.

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Instant Pot Pasta With Ricotta, Lemon & Spinach

This fresh and light pasta is a perfect example of how to enjoy Italian cuisine in a healthy way. Made with nutritious ingredients such as protein and calcium-rich ricotta, spinach and lemon, it’s a dish is that is both tasty and easy to prepare.

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Italian Mac And Cheese

This Instant Pot mac and cheese pasta recipe has a rustic, Italian flare to it. With the addition of olives, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes, and a hearty helping of mozzarella, this vegetarian wonder will have you drooling for days. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

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Macaroni & Cheese

This family-favorite pasta dish is satiating and delicious. You can serve mac and cheese as a main dish with vegetables or salad or as a side dish.

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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese With Corn

Adding fresh corn to the cooking macaroni and using some of it in the cheeses sauce adds that lovely sweetness and beautiful yellow color to the dish. It really is something special and we hope you give it a go.  

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Vegan Mac And Cheese With Artichokes

For a healthier, lighter version try this vegan Instant Pot mac and cheese made with dairy-free cashew sauce and artichokes, and is velvety, creamy and full of flavor. All in about 35 minutes! Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

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Instant Pot Pasta With Tomato Meatballs

Using penne pasta, favorite type of meatballs, tomato sauce and a few classic seasonings, this beginner-friendly, step-by-step recipe is a must for family dinners.

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Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs

An Italian dinner for everyone is possible with this Instant Pot meatballs and spaghetti dish, substituting bread and egg with quinoa to make it gluten-free and egg-free. This is a great dish for kids!

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Instant Pot Chicken, Ham & Vegetable Pasta

This kid-friendly Instant Pot chicken pasta with ham and vegetables is tasty and nutritious, with just a touch of cream and cheese that makes it velvety and hearty and provides a good serving of calcium and fat-soluble vitamins.

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Creamy Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles

This Instant Pot creamy chicken and noodles recipe is based on a family favorite, chicken pot pie. This hearty meal is creamy, delicious and will please the whole family. This recipe is by our contributor Carlee from Cooking With Carlee.

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Spinach Parmesan & Lemon Orzo

Learn how to make simple Instant Pot Orzo with lemon, Parmesan cheese and spinach for a perfect, hearty side dish or main. This lemony, cheesy orzo recipe only takes 20-25 minutes from start to finish and is vegetarian-friendly.

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Easy Creamy Pesto Pasta (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Feeling lazy but want a comforting, delicious dinner in under 30 minutes? This recipe uses only a handful of ingredients and is family-friendly and vegetarian.

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Creamy Instant Pot Mushroom & Chickpea Pasta

This budget-friendly, creamy Instant Pot mushroom and chickpea pasta is a delicious meal for the whole family. It’s vegetarian yet high in protein and comes with plenty of fiber and nutrients.

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Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Inspired by a mushroom stroganoff recipe, this creamy, cheesy and garlicky Instant Pot mushroom pasta is super comforting and delicious.

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Creamy Sausage Pasta

Using only 5 ingredients and featuring Italian sausage, your favorite tomato sauce, leafy greens, and cream, this pasta dish comes together in about 20-25 minutes from start to finish.

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Instant Pot Zucchini Pasta (Meghan Markle’s Recipe)

If you’re looking for an easy recipe, this dish is an absolute must-try and will surprise you in many ways. Inspired by Meghan Markle’s zucchini pasta, this recipe uses only a handful of ingredients that turn into a creamy, flavorful braised zucchini sauce that will make everyone think you slow-cooked it for hours.

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Minestrone Soup

The most delicious Instant Pot Minestrone soup with vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, pasta and beans. It’s super hearty, thick, flavorful, kids-approved and nutritious. 

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Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta & Bean Soup)

A heartwarming, thick soup, almost like a stew, that is perfect for a chilly or rainy day or when you need a hit of comfort food. It’s super simple, vegetarian and vegan-friendly and is made with a little trick that makes it extra creamy.

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Instant Pot Pasta Primavera

A classic, veggie-packed pasta dish that isn’t just for spring or summer. Warm pasta and lightly cooked vegetables are finished in a lemony, cream sauce – versatile enough to be cooked year-round. It’s a simple one-pot dish that only takes about 30 minutes.

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Creamy Macaroni Salad With Peas & Ham

This classic creamy macaroni salad with peas, ham and corn is perfect for any time of the year but especially in summer.

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Caesar Pasta Salad With Eggs & Crispy Bacon

This satiating version features fusilli pasta, boiled eggs, crispy bacon,  lettuce, seasoned croutons and cherry tomatoes smothered in creamy, homemade Caesar dressing. It’s tasty, nutritious (check out the breakdown of nutrients below) and is perfect for BBQs, picnics, summer get-togethers or a family lunch or dinner.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Pasta Bake

A delicious creamy and garlicky Instant Pot pumpkin pasta bake using only 5 ingredients. You can use your favorite pumpkin/winter squash such as Butternut squash or Kabocha squash, depending on the sweetness you prefer.

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Instant Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce

Who doesn’t adore a good meat sauce over shells? This is a classic dish full of great flavor and heartiness. Plus, you can toss in some extra veggies to boost both texture and nutrition. Yum! Recipe from The Lean Green Bean.

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Meaty Italian Instant Pot Dinner

The photo says it all. It’s meaty, it’s cheesy and it’s perfect for those of you Italians who have high pasta standards. Rest assured – the Instant Pot is HERE to make it happen! There’s a lovely mix of beef and pork in this one. Recipe from Homemade Food Junkie.

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Instant Pot Pasta Caprese

Basil, tomato, and mozzarella just work. Don’t question it – eat it in this gorgeous Instant Pot pasta dish instead! Recipe from Ministry of Curry.

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Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

Your Italian grandmother might ask you what the heck you’re doing making your pasta taste like pizza but HEAR US OUT. Five ingredients in this dish make it a weeknight staple that won’t taste as easy as it was to put together. Pepperoni, mushrooms, cheese and tomato sauce step in for the pizza part. The pasta steps in for the pasta part. That’s what we like to call teamwork. Recipe from Typical Mom.

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Creamy Instant Pot Cauliflower and Pasta Alfredo

No alfredo? No problem. You can still get your white sauce on with some hidden veggies in this cauliflower sauce which is much lower in fat. We’re not knocking on fat, but on top of a heap of pasta, it can be quite a heavy meal! Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes and chopped green onion for the best flavour and texture. Our personal recommendation? Bacon. Recipe from Rebooted Mom.

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Instant Pot Gluten-free "Paleo" Noodles

While you could probably swap out any pasta for gluten-free noodles, this recipe focuses exactly on how to successfully cook rice noodles in the Instant Pot… so nobody even knows it’s gluten-free! You could also make it paleo with tapioca noodles instead. This recipe includes some hidden veggies, but our personal suggestion would be to add even more. Recipe from Predominantly Paleo.

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Instant Pot Penne Rigate 

Penne rigate is a no-frills recipe with satisfying results, especially when you take it to the IP to work its faster-than-lightning magic. Zucchini, mushrooms, shallot, and garlic fill in for adding variety and nutrient-density to each bite and the sauce recipe is just to die for. You’ll have to try it yourself to see! Recipe from Pressure Cooker Recipes.

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Instant Pot Duck Ragu

While this recipe is for the sauce, you can easily make some pasta – preferably pappardelle – in the Instant Pot too. Anyhoo, duck ragu is a fabulous way to get used to eating this sorely undervalued protein and a swift way to mix things up from your usual meat sauce. Garlic, fresh rosemary, and Marsala wine come in for a rich and flavourful sauce with “pour over everything” potential. Recipe from Every Nook and Cranny.

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Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot chicken bacon ranch pasta is a creamy and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Ready in minutes, it makes for a quick hearty dinner! Recipe from Sweet & Savory Meals.

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How To Cook Gluten-Free Pasta In Instant Pot

While there are many recipes for how to make regular spaghetti or penne in a pressure cooker, we wanted to share a few tips for how to cook gluten-free pasta in the Instant Pot. As it’s made with different ingredients and has a slightly different texture, the cooking times and liquid requirements vary from the traditional pasta.

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Which pasta dish are you most excited to make in your Instant Pot? Let us know and share this roundup with your pasta-lovin' pressure cookin' friends!