15 Easy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes

Updated April 08, 2020

These 15 easy pasta recipes are made even easier by your Instant Pot. Whether you're in the mood for a traditional Italian dish (this Spaghetti and Meatballs with Red Wine is calling our name) or some classic comfort food (you'll love this Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup), we've got your dinner tonight covered. 

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Instant Pot Vegan Baked Ziti

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Instant Pot Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe

This easy “baked” ziti meal will appeal to vegans and meat eaters alike. The flavors are all well combined, and the dish is comforting and hearty. The mushrooms and eggplant add meatiness and texture, while the pasta starch creates a creaminess that recreates what you’d find in a pasta with cheese.

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Instant Pot Creamy Baked Ziti

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Instant Pot Creamy Baked Ziti Recipe

All the heartiness of baked ziti just got easier, thanks to the Instant Pot. Despite coming together in half an hour, this dish is creamy, meaty, and, most importantly, tastes like it’s been simmering all day long. Do not stir—keep the tomatoes and pasta as far from touching the bottom of the Instant Pot as possible. 

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Instant Pot Khao Soi

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Instant Pot Khao Soi Recipe

What gives this easy Khao Soi its incredible flavor backbone is the homemade curry paste. It’s easier to whip up in the food processor than you might think and we’d strongly recommend giving it a try. However, if you find yourself pinched for time, you can substitute 3-4 tablespoons of store-bought curry paste.

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup Recipe

Your family will love this fun departure from the Italian classic—and you’ll love its ease and simplicity. Want to make it in a slow cooker? Get the recipe here.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

This chicken noodle soup may be simple, but nothing's wrong with that. Your Instant Pot or pressure cooker of choice makes this comforting and savory classic in just an hour. 

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Instant Pot Lasagna

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Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe

Weeknight dinner doesn't get easier than this—we're talking cheesy, gooey, and ready in a flash. The next time the craving for hearty, comfort food strikes, just remember, Instant Pot Lasagna has your back.

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

If you thought you loved your Instant Pot, just wait until you make a rich and gooey bowl of macaroni and cheese within minutes. The Instant Pot’s pressure function allows you to skip the entire process of boiling water, cooking, and draining the pasta saving valuable time over a traditional stovetop mac and cheese recipe.

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

We adapted our simple and delicious Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti recipe to be a perfect fit for your Instant Pot. It's sure to become a new weeknight favorite. 

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Instant Pot Sunday Sauce and Meatballs

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Instant Pot Sunday Sauce and Meatballs Recipe

Sure the idea of “Sunday sauce” is great, but the reality is, you’re not always going to have the flexibility to start a pot of sauce in the morning and stay home while it cooks throughout the day—even on the weekend. However, thanks to the ever-handy Instant Pot you can enjoy the robust flavor of a slow-simmered tomato sauce in less than an hour.

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe

While this isn't *technically* pasta, this foolproof Instant Pot method yields perfectly cooked spaghetti squash in a fraction of the time needed to cook it in the oven. Cutting the squash crosswise actually makes for longer strands of squash, which is ideal when subbing the veggie in place of traditional spaghetti noodles.

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Peanut Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas with Noodles

Peanut Chicken and Sugar Snap Peas with Noodles Recipe

This super easy slow cooker chicken recipe will only take 11 minutes of your time to prep. 

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White Bean, Turkey Sausage, and Tortellini Soup 

White Bean, Turkey Sausage, and Tortellini Soup  Recipe

This hearty soup recipe is made easy with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot. 

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Spicy Chicken Cacciatore 

Spicy Chicken Cacciatore  Recipe

Serve this saucy chicken dish over pasta. Transform any leftovers into soup by shredding the chicken and combining the sauce with chicken stock, diced zucchini, and carrots. 

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Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

This classic French stew is perfect cold-weather fare and is delicious over noodles or mashed potatoes.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs with Red Wine

Spaghetti and Meatballs with Red Wine Recipe

No more waiting hours for homemade meatballs! Have this quick and easy meal on the table for dinner, even on a busy weeknight, in about 30 minutes. 

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