Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara

Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara is one of the easiest pasta dishes you can make in the Instant Pot. But, you still get an amazing flavor with very few ingredients.

This is a traditional carbonara with all of the same flavors, except today; I added some bacon and really brought it up a notch. There is nothing more comforting than a huge vat of pasta.

If you are looking for some other easy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes, some of my favorites are NINJA FOODI CHICKEN PAD THAI, INSTANT POT SHRIMP SCAMPI, INSTANT POT SHRIMP SCAMPI or INSTANT POT COPYCAT CHILI’S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA.

Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara

If you are not familiar with Carbonara, it is a typical Italian Pasta, usually prepared with pancetta, which is Italian Bacon. Today, we changed it out for regular bacon, which is more common in people’s homes.

You will still get all of the traditional flavors, as a regular Carbonara Dish.

How To Make Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara

• Spaghetti
• Butter
• Olive Oil
• Bacon
• Minced Garlic
• Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Egg
• Salt & Black Pepper

How To Make Instant Pot Bacon Carbonara

Break spaghetti noodles in half and place them into the Instant Pot— layered and crossed. Pour the water until the noodles are completely submerged. Close the lid, seal the pressure valve, and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. When finished, manually release the pressure.

Drain the noodles saving 1/2 cup of noodle water. Set noodles aside. Set Instant Pot to sauté and add oil. When oil is hot, sauté the bacon until crispy.

Add garlic and butter and sauté until butter is melted. Cancel the Instant Pot from sautéing mode and add pasta, stirring it in.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and Parmesan. Slowly stir the egg and cheese mixture in so that the egg does not scramble. Add the noodle water and stir well. Garnish with salt and pepper.

HOW LONG DO YOU COOK SPAGHETTI IN THE INSTANT POT?

Believe it or not you can cook spaghetti in the Instant Pot in about 7 minutes.

The key to making spaghetti in the Instant Pot is to put it criss-cross, not stick or clump together. Along with a tablespoon of olive oil or butter, which will ensure that it does not stick.

INSTANT POT PASTA CARBONARA VARIATIONS:

Just like regular carbonara, there are many delicious add-ins you can toss in. Some of my favorites are:

• Vegetables: Fresh Spinach, Peas, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, or Cauliflower.
• Cheese: Gouda,
• Seafood: New England Clams, Crab
• Fresh Herbs: Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Chives, Rosemary, Basil

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT PASTA CARBONARA:

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