14 Instant Pot Pasta Dishes

A warm pasta dish is like a hug to the soul! Pressure cookers are the hottest kitchen appliance right now, capable of skimming off half the cook time of any normal recipe. Get dinner on the table fast with these incredible dishes that are sure to satisfy, and might have you up for seconds!

Creamy Mac & Cheese

"I made this tonight. It was so easy and delicious! Very creamy with great flavor, and I love the fact that I can do it all in one pot without having to bake it forever in the oven. What a great recipe!"

-asigg44

Spaghetti & Meatballs

"This was super easy to make. The meatballs were very tender and so flavorful!"

-Jonathan Melendez

Bolognese Sauce

An Italian classic that can be prepared in half the time! Just pour over a bed of noodles and boom, you’ve got dinner on the table!

Hungarian Chicken

“I loved this recipe, and my husband declared it ‘excellent!’ The cabbage was perfectly cooked, melting into the sauce but not overcooked. The chicken was fork tender but not dry. Delicious!"

-Ascender

Mac & Cheese

“Your favorite comfort food just got even easier.”

-norasingley

Italian Meatballs

"So delicious and easy! I used quinoa flakes instead of breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free. This recipe is a keeper!"

-DeliciousAsItLooks

Beef & Noodles

"I made this in the Instant Pot and it turned out great! Everyone came back for seconds, and it couldn’t be easier to do. However, we did use beef broth instead of water!”

-jfmount

Shanghai-Style Noodles With Spicy Meat Sauce

“This was great! It tasted like a sweet version of Mabu Dofu. I used reduced sodium soy sauce but would use the regular soy sauce next time. I think I'll try it over rice as well! I’m so happy to find another use for ground beef.”

-Jen in Victoria

Sloppy Lasagna

Sloppy joe’s are an American favorite, and can get a bit messy. Throw everything into a casserole dish with some lasagna noodles and call it a meal! Trust us, you won’t regret it!

Chicken Noodle Soup

“Flavorful soup using the Instant Pot in less than 10 minutes. So full of flavor when I use my homemade chicken or turkey stock!”

-Bonnie G 2

NOMATO SAUCE

“No tomatoes! I use this dish as a tomato sauce substitute. This recipe uses butternut squash and beets, along with classic Italian seasoning. It’s made fast and easy in an Instant Pot.”

-shields.a

"Sunday Night" Pasta

“Easiest meal ever! Pasta with a meat sauce and only one pot to clean. My friend's picky eater had seconds!”

-tacocat1000

Goulash

"Really, really good! This was super easy, quick and perfect for a cold day. We will definitely be making this again.”

-librarianjen

Cheese-Stuffed Shells

Who doesn’t love cheesy-stuffed shells in half the time? Whip this up for a weeknight meal or a weekend indulgence with garlic bread!

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