Quick & Easy Instant Pot Knorr Pasta Sides
Making Knorr sides in the pressure cooker is the easiest way to get a flavorful, comforting side on the table. This convenience side dish saves time, tastes homemade and pairs with almost any meal.
Instant Pot Knorr Pasta Sides are a quick and creamy one-pot side dish that comes together in minutes with minimal effort.
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I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to round out a meal, and pasta sides are one of those simple go-tos. Sometimes dinner just needs a little something extra, and there’s no shame in leaning on convenience foods to make it happen.
One of the things I love about making Instant Pot Knorr Pasta Sides is that they take some of the work out of dinnertime while still delivering great flavor. With so many different varieties, it’s easy to find one that pairs perfectly with whatever main dish I’m serving.
If you’ve ever wondered how to cook Knorr Pasta Sides in the Instant Pot, the answer is that it’s even simpler than making them on the stovetop.
All it takes is a package of pasta, some water, a little butter, and just a few minutes of pressure cooking for a creamy, comforting side dish. And since everything cookes in one pot, clean-up is easy.
This method is great because it frees me up to focus on the rest of the meal.
Whether I’m grilling chicken, making a quick weeknight stir fry, or just pulling together leftovers, having a side that basically makes itself is a lifesaver.
More Instant Pot Convenience Foods:
- Instant Pot Knorr Rice Sides
- Instant Pot Rice-A-Roni
- Instant Pot Boxed Potatoes Au Gratin
- Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Cooking Knorr Pasta Sides in the Instant Pot
I love how effortless it is to whip up this side dish–it’s the kind of recipe that practically makes itself, which is always a win on busy weeknights.
Plus, there’s a wide variety of flavors available, so you can choose one that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, baked pork chops, or even as a quick lunch all on its own.
You can also bulk these up to be a full meal by adding some pulled chicken or diced ham and some frozen vegetables.
Having a few different packets in the pantry means I can easily mix and match flavors depending on what I’m serving for dinner.
And since the Instant Pot does all the work, this method takes a convenience food and makes it even more convenient—comforting, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
How to Cook Knorr Pasta Sides in the Instant Pot
It’s really easy to make this simple side.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Knorr Pasta Sides (I used Chicken Fettuccine)
- Water
- Butter
How to Make It:
Find the full printable recipe available below
Add package contents to pressure cooker. First, you’ll combine the dry pasta and its seasonings with water and butter in the insert pot of the Instant Pot. Stir.
Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes, then allow a 10 minute natural release of pressure before performing a quick release of remaining pressure.
Once the pressure has released and the valve has dropped, carefully open the lid.
Stir the pasta well, then allow it to cool for a few minutes (the sauce will thicken as it cools). Serve warm.
Notes and Adaptations:
- You’ll notice this technique requires less water than is called for on the package–that’s because there’s less evaporation when pressure cooking, so less water is needed.
- You can bulk up this side into a main dish by adding diced boneless skinless chicken breasts and frozen veggies, and the cook time will remain the same.
Recommended Equipment:
- Instant Pot (or other electric pressure cooker)
Instant Pot Knorr Pasta Sides
Ingredients
- 4.3 ounce Knorr pasta sides (I used the Chicken Fettucine variety)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Combine the dry pasta and its seasonings with water and butter in the insert pot of the Instant Pot. Stir.
- Cook at high pressure for 4 minutes, then allow a 10 minute natural release of pressure before performing a quick release of remaining pressure.
- Once the pressure has released and the valve has dropped, carefully open the lid. Stir the pasta well, then allow it to cool for a few minutes (the sauce will thicken as it cools). Serve warm.
Notes
- You’ll notice this technique requires less water than is called for on the package–that’s because there’s less evaporation when pressure cooking, so less water is needed.
- You can bulk up this side into a main dish by adding diced boneless skinless chicken breasts and frozen veggies, and the cook time will remain the same.
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