You may have heard that cooking pasta in an electric pressure cooker can lead to a bit of a mess. Well, when you’re cooking plain pasta and you do the pressure release, it can sometimes splatter and leave you with a messy kitchen. We came up with a solution for that. Check out my Less Mess Instant Pot Pasta post.
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There are a couple of my recipes where you may need to use that trick, but for the most part, you will have no problems following all these delicious Instant Pot pasta recipes. I have included all kinds of pasta recipes for different tastes. I hope you enjoy them all!
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
One of my favorite things to cook in the Instant Pot is pasta! My entire family loves pasta and I love creating new and easy recipes for it. Instant Pot pasta is fast, easy and always comes out perfect. Plus, there’s no draining, so the clean-up is a breeze.
Macaroni and Cheese
from One Happy HousewifeLet’s start with the basics. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! My recipe is very easy and the combination of cheeses is fantastic! This is one of the recipes where you will be cooking the plain pasta first so my secret to less mess pasta will come in handy!
Mac & Cheese with Cream of Mushroom
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Cream of Mushroom Soup is so incredibly creamy and delicious! There is zero prep involved in this ‘dump and start’ recipe. It is ready in no time which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight. Your family will love it!
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is some of the creamiest and tastiest pasta recipes you can have! Perfectly cooked pasta and chicken are combined with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach and covered in the most delicious creamy sauce ever. This one is a must-try!
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Beef & Bowtie Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeThis recipe is one of the most popular pasta recipes on the blog. Instant Pot Easy Beef and Bowtie Pasta is a very kid-friendly recipe and so easy to make. I’m certain it will also become a favorite in your home.
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Cream Cheese Pasta With Sausage
from One Happy HousewifeYou will love this dump and start Instant Pot Cream Cheese Pasta with Sausage. It’s so delicious and it’ll be ready in no time. Just dump everything in and in a few minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal that everyone will love!
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Taco Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Taco Pasta is one of my kids’ favorites! It has a kick to it and can be topped with all your favorite taco toppings, making it customizable for each person in the family.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
from One Happy HousewifeThis recipe is my new favorite pasta recipe ever! Instant Pot Chicken Tetrazzini is a creamy and cheesy bit of perfection! It is incredibly flavorful and easy to make. It is quickly becoming a favorite on the blog!
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Pasta with Meat Sauce
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Pasta with Meat Sauce is perfect for busy moms. It’s a beefy pasta recipe packed full of flavor. It requires only a few ingredients and it will be ready in no time. Your family will love this one!
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
from One Happy HousewifeThis creamy and delicious Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is easy to make and is perfect for a busy weeknight. The Alfredo sauce is made from scratch but is really easy, so don’t be intimidated. The entire family will approve of this pasta recipe!
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Spaghetti & Meatballs
from One Happy HousewifeOne of the easiest pasta recipes you can make in your Instant Pot is my Spaghetti and Meatballs. My recipe uses frozen, pre-cooked meatballs and jarred sauce so it’s perfect for a quick and hearty weeknight meal.
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Butternut Mac and Cheese
from One Happy HousewifeIf you want to put a spin on regular mac and cheese then you must try my Instant Pot Butternut Mac and Cheese. The flavor is unbelievable. So get some butternut squash and try this delicious pasta dish!
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Cheeseburger Mac
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac is so delicious. It tastes so much like a cheeseburger and when topped with bacon, well, it’s perfection! Kid-friendly and hubby approved!!
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Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
from One Happy HousewifeThis recipe was a hit from the first try! Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni is an incredibly savory pasta recipe. Spicy ground sausage and rigatoni are combined with marinara sauce, red peppers and the perfect combination of spices. As expected from my recipes, it’s also easy to make!
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Cheesy Sausage Rigatoni
from One Happy HousewifeThis Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Rigatoni is a variation to the rigatoni recipe above. It’s a whole lot simpler and requires even less prep. No chopping required! It’s a cheesy version and it’s incredibly delicious!
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Spicy Cajun Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeIf you like things a bit spicy you will love this Instant Pot Spicy Cajun Pasta! Rigatoni and sausage are combined with a perfectly spicy and creamy cheese sauce. Packed with cajun flavor, this one is always a hit at my house!
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Beef & Macaroni Casserole
from One Happy HousewifeOne of my first Instant Pot Pasta recipes, this Beef and Macaroni Casserole is a longtime family favorite. It has a mild flavor that the kids absolutely love. It’s comforting and so easy to make.
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Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
from One Happy HousewifeIf you want some good old Spaghetti and Meat Sauce then this recipe is perfect. It’s easy to make and the family always devours it. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when I need to get dinner on the table fast.
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Meaty Lasagna
from One Happy HousewifeYes, you can make an incredibly delicious Meat Lasagna in your pressure cooker! You will be so surprised at how easy it is. My recipe is super flavorful and packed full of good stuff.
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeThis easy and delicious meatless pasta recipe is creamy and kid-approved! Instant Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is quick and easy and very flavorful. Penne pasta is covered in a delicious creamy sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Yummy!!
I hope these Instant Pot pasta recipes give you some variety to add to your weekly menus. Let me know your favorites in the comments. Happy Cooking!
Re: Brining chicken breasts-buttermilk works well too! 🙂
Hi Kim! Absolutely! We use buttermilk when we make fried chicken, but we usually leave it overnight. Thank you for stopping by the blog!