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instant pot cacio e pepe recipe

Instant Pot Cacio e Pepe Recipe

This Instant Pot Cacio e Pepe recipe is the easiest, creamiest, 5 ingredient cacio e pepe recipe you could want!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cacio e pepe, easy cacio e pepe recipe, easy instant pot cacio e pepe, instant pot, instant pot cacio e pepe, instant pot cacio e pepe recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Maria

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti (1 package)
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 3 ½ cups water
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cups parmesan
  • 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (You want a medium grind, not too coarse and not powdery.)

Instructions

  1. Pour 3 ½ cups water into the Instant Pot. Break 1 lb. of spaghetti in half then place in the Instant Pot and add 1 ½ teaspoons salt. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, cut into cubes.

  2. Lock the lid and set the pressure release to Sealing. Select the Manual setting and set the timer to 5 minutes.

  3. While the pasta cooks, grate 3 cups parmesan (if not pregrated) and grind 2 teaspoons black pepper into a small bowl. Cut remaining 6 tablespoons butter into cubes.

  4. When the timer goes off, move the pressure release knob to Venting, using a towel to protect your hand. Press cancel to reset the cooking method, then open the pot and select the Saute setting. 

  5. Add the parmesan, pepper, and remaining butter. Allow to cook for several minutes until sauce has thickened and coated the spaghetti. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Serve warm, topped with an extra sprinkle of parmesan and black pepper.