Instant Pot Cacio e Pepe with Crispy Garlic Basil Chickpeas

Name: Instant Pot Cacio e Pepe with Crispy Garlic Basil Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta shells; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 can (14 ounce) chickpeas, drained and patted dry; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Add pasta shells, butter, pepper, and water to the instant pot, cook 3 minutes, stir in cheese, and you're ready to eat. I like to call this Easy Adult Mac and Cheese with crispy chickpeas on top.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:10:53 GMT