10 Steps to Cooking Perfect Pasta in Your Instant Pot

Measure your pasta: Use 12 to 16 ounces of dried pasta for best results.

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Water it down: Add enough water to nearly cover the pasta. A few pieces peeking out are okay.

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Season it up: Toss in salt (1 tsp per 4 oz of pasta) for flavor. A drizzle of oil (optional) helps prevent foaming.

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Skip the stir: Resist the urge to stir the pasta during pressure cooking.

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Zero minute mystery: Set your Instant Pot to cook on High Pressure for 0 minutes (yes, zero!)

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Natural release: Let the pressure release naturally for 3 minutes (5 minutes for gluten-free pasta).

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Quick release (carefully): After natural release, manually release any remaining pressure gradually to avoid starchy geysers.

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Drain and dress: Fluff your pasta with a fork, then drain any excess water.

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Sauce it up: Toss your pasta with your favorite sauce or ingredients for a complete meal.

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Enjoy immediately: Freshly cooked Instant Pot pasta is best served right away for the perfect al dente texture.

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