This is so easy to make and yummy! I made it with pepperoni, however if you leave out the pepperoni it would be vegetarian. It would also be fun to try adding vegetables to the recipe. Here's what I did...
Ingredients
1/2 Box of Pasta (I used Elbow Macaroni)
1 Jar of Spaghetti Sauce (I used Newman's Own Sockarooni)
1 Jar of Water
Splash of Vegetable Oil
Garlic Salt (Sprinkle)
Garlic Powder (Sprinkle)
1-2 Cups of Milk
1/4 Big Block Velveta Cut into Cubes (8oz)
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Pepperoni
Instructions
1. Add the pasta, sauce, water to the instant pot and stir (The water should cover the noodles).
2. Sprinkle Garlic Salt and Garlic Powder
3. Determine the cooking time (See my post on perfect pasta in the instant pot)
(Previous Elbow Macaroni 3 minutes cooking, 5 minutes natural release and then quick release the rest. Perfect Pasta!)
4. When the pasta is done add the milk, Velveeta and shredded mozzarella. Stir until the cheese is melted. If you need to, turn on the saute to help the cheese melt. The milk will make the pasta creamy.
5. Add in the desired amount of pepperoni and serve
Monday, April 30, 2018
Perfect Pasta in the Instant Pot
I was looking for how to cook pasta in the Instant Pot and I came upon the following recommendation. I gave it a try with elbow macaroni and it turned out great.
1. Look at the pasta's cooking instructions on the box.
2. Take the lowest number and divide it in half
3. Subtract 1 minute to get your cooking time
So if the box says cook 8 minutes, take 8 and divide it in half to 4 minutes. Then subtract 1 minute to get 3 minutes cooking time.
Another example is if the box said 7-9 minutes. I'd take 7 and round down to an even number, 6. I'd divide 6 in half to 3 and subtract 1 to get 2 minutes cooking time.
Cooking Instructions
1. Add enough liquid to cover the pasta
2. Add a little oil to help with the pasta foam
3. Close the vent, seal the cooker and set the Instant Pot to pressure cooking on high for the number of minutes determined above (based on the pasta you are cooking).
4. When the timer runs out, let the pressure cooker natural release for 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
Enjoy! Your pasta is perfect and ready to eat.
I got this information from the following link.. https://tidbits-marci.com/perfect-pressure-cooker-pasta/
1. Look at the pasta's cooking instructions on the box.
2. Take the lowest number and divide it in half
3. Subtract 1 minute to get your cooking time
So if the box says cook 8 minutes, take 8 and divide it in half to 4 minutes. Then subtract 1 minute to get 3 minutes cooking time.
Another example is if the box said 7-9 minutes. I'd take 7 and round down to an even number, 6. I'd divide 6 in half to 3 and subtract 1 to get 2 minutes cooking time.
Cooking Instructions
1. Add enough liquid to cover the pasta
2. Add a little oil to help with the pasta foam
3. Close the vent, seal the cooker and set the Instant Pot to pressure cooking on high for the number of minutes determined above (based on the pasta you are cooking).
4. When the timer runs out, let the pressure cooker natural release for 5 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
Enjoy! Your pasta is perfect and ready to eat.
I got this information from the following link.. https://tidbits-marci.com/perfect-pressure-cooker-pasta/
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