Can you put uncooked pasta in an instant pot?

Yes! As long as you've got enough liquid in the instant pot along with the pasta, you can add it right to the pot uncooked! Make sure there is plenty of liquid in the pot to cook the pasta. It is not guaranteed to be al dente, but it does not need to be cooked beforehand.

How long does it take to cook pasta in an Instant Pot?

It takes about 4 minutes to cook perfectly al dente pasta in the instant pot. This does not include the time that it takes the instant pot to come to pressure. Your cooking time will vary depending on what type of pasta you use. To find your cooking time, take the lowest recommended cooking time on the package directions, divide it in half, then subtract 1.

What is the ratio of water to pasta in Instant Pot?

For 8 ounces of pasta, use at least 2 cups of water or broth. For 16 ounces of pasta you'll need 4 cups of liquid. In this recipe, we use more liquid because we are making a creamy sauce right along with the pasta.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli

Name: Creamy Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6-8 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 cups bite size broccoli florets; 16 oz. uncooked penne pasta; 32 oz. vegetable broth; 2 cups heavy cream; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; 8 oz. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley; shredded Parmesan cheese; red pepper flakes

Creamy Instant Pot Pasta with Broccoli

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This instant pot pasta is one of the quickest, easiest meals ever which makes it one of my favorites on a busy weeknight! This creamy garlic pasta comes together in just minutes and is loaded with tons of nutty Parmesan flavor along with tender-crisp broccoli.

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Time to come to pressure: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Instant
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
6-8 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups bite size broccoli florets
16 oz. uncooked penne pasta
32 oz. vegetable broth
2 cups heavy cream
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
8 oz. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Garnish

fresh chopped parsley
shredded Parmesan cheese
red pepper flakes

Instructions

Turn instant pot to the sauté function and add olive oil.
Sauté minced garlic, oregano, and garlic powder along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper for a minute. Stir frequently.
Add a splash of veggie broth to help delgaze the pan if the garlic is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add broccoli.
Add pasta, remaining vegetable broth, and heavy cream along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
Stir to combine, seal the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
Use the quick-release vent and gently press on it to remove the steam.
Remove the lid, stir once, then let it sit for 3 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan cheese until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy!

Notes

You can double this recipe with ease! If you’re feeding a crowd, make double batch but cook it for the same amount of time.
Use a controlled quick release instead of a natural release for this recipe so the pasta doesn’t overcook and you don’t end up splattering hot cream all over the kitchen! Flip the valve to “Venting” and then quickly back to “Sealing” allowing the steam to release in short bursts. Continue releasing the pressure in short bursts until no cream is coming out and just steam is being released. Once the float valve drops, you can remove the lid.
After you remove the lid, be sure to let the pasta sit for a a few minutes after cooking. The pasta needs time to cool so that the Parmesan can melt properly into the sauce. Don’t rush this part!
Your cooking time will vary slightly depending on what type of pasta you use. Check the package directions, find the lowest recommend cooking time, divide that in half and subtract 1. That will give you the length of time required to cook your pasta in the instant pot. For example if your pasta has a recommended cooking time of 10-12 minutes, your math will look like this:
- 10 / 2 = 5
- 5 – 1 = 4
- Cooking Time = 4 minutes
If your pasta only lists an odd number for the cooking time, round down to the nearest even number. So if the cooking time is listed as 11 minutes, round down to 10 and then start your formula.

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