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PLAIN PASTA IN INSTANT POT MANUAL
PLAIN PASTA IN INSTANT POT FREE

While you learn to cook the past using instant pot, the biggest advantage is that yo do not have to drain the pasta once it is cooked, since we only add enough water in the instant pot which will all get absorbed while the pasta gets cooked.īut don’t worry the pasta won’t be mushy or overcooked as we only use just enough water for cooking and also we cook only for the minimum amount of time in the instant pot, to avoid the pasta getting mushy or overcooked.

We do not have to drain the pasta using the instant pot method, so nowadays I almost always cook pasta using my instant pot, unless there are specific recipe requirements where I have to do it the other way. Keep in mind that the amount of water used may slightly vary with different kinds of pasta shapes as well as different brands as even the flour used to make the pasta can have an impact on the cooking time and also the amount of water absorbed by the pasta.įor this instant pot one pot pasta recipe, I have used quite a different varieties of pasta successfully so I can recommend this method as a general guidance for easily cooking plain pasta using instant pot.Ī 6 quart instant pot is perfect to cook this amount of pasta as mentioned in the recipe. While I mostly used the penne pasta to make the pasta in this way, I also used bow tie pasta/farfalle pasta (butterfly shaped) and also spaghetti (for spaghetti I used a different measurement for water to pasta ratio).

Serve: Serve immediately while the pasta is still hot.We first make plain pasta in instant pot with little salt, olive oil and butter and then add marinara sauce, milk and cheese to the cooked pasta which makes it so simple to prepare yet very quick and delicious with minimal work to do.

Even though the pressure cooker is off, the heat inside the pot will allow the cheese to melt and the spinach to wilt. Seal the lid on the Instant Pot, and leave it for a minute.

Finish the dish: Add spinach and shredded cheese, and stir it into the pasta.

Release pressure: Quick release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions.

PLAIN PASTA IN INSTANT POT MANUAL

Cook on PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL setting, using high pressure, for 5 minutes.

Pressure cook: Turn off the SAUTE setting, and seal the lid on the Instant Pot.

Scrape the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen up bits of onion that might have gotten stuck.

Add the pasta: Add chicken pieces, pasta, pasta sauce and water to the Instant Pot.

Add seasoning: Add garlic and the seasoning, and saute for another minute.

Saute for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

Sauté onions: Turn on the SAUTE setting on the Instant Pot, and add diced onion and olive oil.

Prepare the ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite sized pieces.

You can omit them if you prefer, but I really recommend adding them to the pasta. Sun dried tomatoes: These add extra flavor to the dish.

PLAIN PASTA IN INSTANT POT FREE

Feel free to omit, add or adjust the seasoning to suit your preferences. Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes: These add seasoning to the dish. Spinach: The spinach wilts down in the sauce, and is a great source of several nutrients in the dish. You can substitute it with your favorite cheese. Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella is perfect for cheesy pasta dishes, as it melts really well. Water: The pasta will absorb the water while cooking. Pasta sauce: Use your favorite jarred pasta sauce, homemade healthy spaghetti sauce, or even plain tomato sauce (UK: tomato passata). You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer. I use rotini, but fusilli, penne or bow tie pasta will also work great.Ĭhicken breasts: Chicken breasts is the protein of choice in this dish. Pasta: Use your favorite short type of pasta. Uses affordable and easily available ingredients.įull ingredient list + instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.Easy to adapt to suit your preferences.Chicken pasta is a family favorite, and perfect for kids.As everything is cooked in one pot, it's really convenient, and very little cleanup.