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Instant Pot Pesto Pasta (Spaghetti with Pesto)

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! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 594 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Break spaghetti into half or smaller, and add it to the Instant Pot steel insert. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Toss the spaghetti with tongs, so all the noodles are separated. 
  5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat the spaghetti well. 
  6. 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

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

% 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.