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This Instant Pot Caprese Pasta is all about the ingredients cooked in the same pot, the quickest, scrumptious pasta meal you will ever make. This dish takes all the amazing flavors of the Caprese salad and combines them in a delicious, 10 to 15 minutes meal.

This Caprese Pasta in Instant pot is all about the ingredients cooked in the same pot, the quickest, scrumptious pasta meal you will ever make. This dish takes all the amazing flavors of the Caprese salad and combines them in a delicious, 10 to 15 minutes meal. This pasta dish has all the traditional ingredients - Tomatoes, basil, Mozzarella, Olive oil and Balsamic. And the very best part of this dish - Its all made in one pot, Instant pot. Notes - 1. I use Penne pasta for this one pot meal but you can use any type of pasta you'd like. 2. You can add vegetable broth instead of water. 3. Although fresh mozzarella is a must in a Caprese psta, you could substitute shreadded mozzarella or any cheese. 4. I didn't have the grape tomatoes, so I used Roma tomatoes. Use grape tomatoes for better taste. 5. I haven't added any onion or garlic in this recipe because I used pasta sauce which already had the garlic and onions in it. 6. If you dont have fresh basil, you can use dried one too. Use ¼ tsp. Looking for more Instant pot recipes?? Quinoa Pulao Quinoa chili I am a Caprese lover. :) I do make many dishes using caprese ingredients like Caprese Grilled Sandwich, Caprese Pasta, Caprese on toast and many more... Do give this a try, i'm sure you'll love it. :) And yes one more thing, you can make this not just in Instant pot, but also in pressure cooker and pan. How?? Keep reading this post. I am going to share all the method for ya. :) Ingredients Pasta - 225 grams Pasta sauce - 1 and ½ cup Basil leaves - 5 to 6 + For garnishing Olive oil - 2 tablespoon Salt to taste Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - ½ teaspoon Mozzarella cheese Chopped tomatoes - 2 medium Water 2 cups Direction How to make Caprese Pasta in Instant Pot?? 1. Press the saute button. Heat oil in a pot. 2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar. 3. Mix well 4. Turn off the saute button. 5. Set the Instant Pot to Manual o for 5 minutes on high pressure with pressure valve set to sealing. 6. Quick release the pressure. 7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir. 8. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves. 9. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy. How to make Caprese pasta in Pressure cooker?? 1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. 2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar. 3. Mix well 4. Close the pressure cooker 5. Take 2 whistles. 6. Let the pressure cools down completely. 7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir. 8. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves. 9. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy. How to make Caprese pasta in Pan?? 1. Heat oil in a pan. 2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar. 3. Mix well 4. Close the Pan. 5. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes or pasta gets cooked. Stir occasionally. 6. Open the lid and give it a quick stir. 7. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves. 8. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

This pasta dish has all the traditional ingredients – Tomatoes, basil, Mozzarella, Olive oil and Balsamic. And the very best part of this dish – Its all made in one pot, Instant pot.

Instant Pot Caprese Pasta

Important Tips –

  • I use Penne pasta for this one-pot meal but you can use any type of pasta you’d like.
  • You can add vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Although fresh mozzarella is a must in a Caprese pasta, you could substitute shredded mozzarella or any cheese.
  • I didn’t have the grape tomatoes, so I used Roma tomatoes. Use grape tomatoes for better taste.
  • I haven’t added any onion or garlic in this recipe because I used pasta sauce which already had the garlic and onions in it.
  • If you don’t have fresh basil, you can use dried ones too. Use ¼ tsp.

Instant Pot Caprese Pasta

Looking for more Instant pot recipes??

Quinoa Pulao

Quinoa chili

I am a Caprese lover. 🙂 I do make many dishes using Caprese ingredients like Caprese Grilled Sandwich, Caprese Pasta salad, Caprese on toast and many more…

Do give this a try, I’m sure you’ll love it. 🙂 And yes one more thing, you can make this recipe not just in Instant pot, but you can make this in a pressure cooker and pan too. How?? Keep reading this post. I am going to share all the method for ya. 🙂

How to make Instant Pot Caprese Pasta??

1. Press the saute button. Heat oil in a pot.

2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.

3. Mix well

4. Turn off the saute button.

5. Set the Instant Pot to Manual o for 5 minutes on high pressure with pressure valve set to sealing.

6. Quick-release the pressure.

7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.

8. Take this pasta out in a serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.

9.  Instant Pot Caprese Pasta is ready. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

How to make Caprese pasta in Traditional Pressure cooker??

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker.

2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.

3. Mix well

4. Close the pressure cooker

5. Take 2 whistles.

6. Let the pressure cools down completely.

7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.

8. Take this pasta out in a serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.

9. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

How to make Caprese pasta in Pan??

1. Heat oil in a pan.

2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.

3. Mix well

4. Close the Pan.

5. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes or pasta gets cooked. Stir occasionally.

6. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.

7. Take this pasta out in a serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.

8. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

Instant Pot Caprese Pasta

Instant Pot Caprese Pasta
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Instant Pot Caprese Pasta

This Caprese Pasta in Instant pot is all about the ingredients cooked in the same pot, the quickest, scrumptious pasta meal you will ever make. This dish takes all the amazing flavors of the Caprese salad and combines them in a delicious, 10 to 15 minutes meal.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Dhwani

Ingredients

  • 225 grams Pasta Any Pasta of your choice
  • 1 and ½ cupa Pasta sauce
  • Basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
  • ½ tap Italian seasoning
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 medium Chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions

  • How to make Caprese Pasta in Instant Pot??
    1. Press the saute button. Heat oil in a pot.
    2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.
    3. Mix well
    4. Turn off the saute button.
    5. Set the Instant Pot to Manual o for 5 minutes on high pressure with pressure valve set to sealing.
    6. Quick release the pressure.
    7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.
    8. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.
    9. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

    How to make Caprese pasta in Pressure cooker??
    1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
    2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.
    3. Mix well
    4. Close the pressure cooker
    5. Take 2 whistles.
    6. Let the pressure cools down completely.
    7. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.
    8. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.
    9. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

    How to make Caprese pasta in Pan??
    1. Heat oil in a pan.
    2. Add all the ingredients one by one except Mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar.
    3. Mix well
    4. Close the Pan.
    5. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes or pasta gets cooked. Stir occasionally.
    6. Open the lid and give it a quick stir.
    7. Take this pasta out in serving plate, add cheese, balsamic and basil leaves.
    8. Serve hot with your choice of crusty bread and Salad. Enjoy.

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Notes

 
  1. I use Penne pasta for this one pot meal but you can use any type of pasta you'd like.
  2. You can add vegetable broth instead of water.
  3. Although fresh mozzarella is a must in a Caprese psta, you could substitute shreadded mozzarella or any cheese.
  4. I didn't have the grape tomatoes, so I used Roma tomatoes. Use grape tomatoes for better taste.
  5. I haven't added any onion or garlic in this recipe because I used pasta sauce which already had the garlic and onions in it.
  6. If you dont have fresh basil, you can use dried one too. Use ¼ tsp.
  7. For Vegan, Dont add Mozzarella.
 
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  1. Aish Das-Padihari says

    I have two boys and their most favorite dinner in the world is Pasta. I’m looking for good pasta recipes always. Liked your version.

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Glad you liked my version Aish. Thanks 🙂

      Reply

  2. Lathiya says

    Delicious and fuss free dish… definitely will be a winner

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks a lot Lathiya. 🙂

      Reply

  3. Soma says

    Pasta is always a hit every time, and this recipe is awesome have to try this soon.

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks a lot Soma.

      Reply

  4. Soma says

    Pasta is always a hit with kids, and your recipe looks yum, have to try this soon.

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks much. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Srivalli says

    5 stars
    Instant pot is really so impressive!..I have been reading so many with this pot, wish I get to use it soon..

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      So true Srivalli.

      Reply

  6. Soniya says

    My family loves pasta and I am always looking out for need Recipe and ideas.. thanks for sharing it! Will try it soon:)

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks Soniya. Glad you liked this recipe. 🙂
      I’am sure your family will love it. 🙂

      Reply

  7. Jagruti says

    Pasta, pasta, pasta! love them..really good recipe.

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Me too… High five 🙂
      Thanks dear. <3

      Reply

  8. Sasmita says

    Pasta in instant pot !! sounds great and would love to try 🙂

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks a lot sasmita

      Reply

  9. Jayashree says

    This looks awesome, pasta is loved at home..need to try this.

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks Jayashree> 🙂

      Reply

  10. Elizabeth says

    Looks great…in the directions it says add balsamic but is not listed in the ingredients. How much is used?

    Reply

    • Dhwani Mehta says

      Thanks, Elizabeth!!
      O oo… my mistake. I updated my post. thanks for letting me know. Just drizzle according to your liking. I would say 1 tsp per serving!!

      Reply
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