How to Make Any Pasta in the Instant Pot

1. It’s a true one pot dish. 2. Set it and forget it. 3. Keep the starch - Since the pasta isn’t strained, all of the natural starch from the pasta stays in the pot and serves as a natural thickener for any type of sauce you add.

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How to Make Any Pasta in the Instant Pot

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How to Make Any Pasta in the Instant Pot

1. It’s a true one pot dish. 2. Set it and forget it. 3. Keep the starch - Since the pasta isn’t strained, all of the natural starch from the pasta stays in the pot and serves as a natural thickener for any type of sauce you add.

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How to Make Any Pasta in the Instant Pot

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