Instant Pot Pesto Pasta (Spaghetti with Pesto)
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
594 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Pesto Pasta (Spaghetti with Pesto)
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This Instant Pot Pesto Pasta is an easy recipe perfect for weeknight meals. Spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce along with sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of lemon juice. Make this as a one-pot dish in just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. This is my favorite way to eat spaghetti!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces Spaghetti
- 2 cup water
- 3/4 cup pesto
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes optional
To garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice adjust to taste
- Pecorino Romano cheese or parmesan, optional
- basil leaves to garnish
- red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Break spaghetti into half or smaller, and add it to the Instant Pot steel insert.
- Add water and olive oil. Press the spaghetti under water. It should just covered with water. Close lid of the instant pot with vent in sealing position.
- Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes. The time to cook is usually 1 minute less than half of the suggest time on the pasta box. This will result in al dente pasta.
- When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Toss the spaghetti with tongs, so all the noodles are separated.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat the spaghetti well.
- Mix in the lemon juice if adding. Garnish with red chili flakes, cheese and basil leaves.
Notes
- This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.
- In 4 minutes, the spaghetti with be Al dente. If you want softer spaghetti, add 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
- If you like more saucy spaghetti, add more pesto sauce. You can also add some heavy cream to make this a creamy pesto spaghetti.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
594kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
621mg
(26%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1355IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1355IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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