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How to Cook One Box of Rotelli Spiral Pasta in Your Instant Pot!

How to Cook One Box of Rotelli Spiral Pasta in Your Instant Pot!

By Mona - Far From The Farm
May 26, 2026
Easy Instant Pot rotelli spiral pasta with less mess, simple steps, and budget friendly weeknight dinner potential!
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Makes: 6 ( 1 x 1lb box of pasta serves 4 – 6 )
Approximate cost $1.50
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 ( 1 x 1lb box of pasta serves 4 – 6 )
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian, Pasta
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotelli spiral pasta - (16 oz / 454g)
  • 4 1/2 - 5 cups water - (enough to cover the pasta)

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 or 8 qt or other similar pressure cooker
  • Measuring jug
  • Silicone spatula
  • colander

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Notes

  • Rotelli is sometimes sold as spiral pasta or corkscrew pasta.
  • Use enough water to just cover the top of the pasta before cooking.
  • 5 minutes gives softer pasta for hot dinners.
  • 4 minutes gives firmer pasta that works well for pasta salads.
  • Drain immediately after cooking.
  • Stirring right away helps prevent clumping.
  • This method works best with a 6 qt or 8 qt Instant Pot.
 

Storage:

  • Store leftover cooked rotelli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For plain pasta, toss it with a tiny drizzle of olive oil before storing to help reduce sticking.
  • Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water, broth, or sauce.
  • For pasta salad, chill the cooked pasta completely before adding creamy dressings or mayo-based sauces.
 

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Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.