I saw a method for making pan-pasta in a magazine. I adapted it when I got the inspiration to turn the heat off and cover the pan with a lid, to save on energy costs! I also save on water usage since I always used to run cold water in the sink to prevent it from getting damaged after draining the pasta water into it.if you're cooking Japanese style pasta, try adding dashi stock to the cooking water. If you're making tomato pasta reduce the amount of water and add canned tomatoes instead to flavor the pasta. (See one of the referred to recipes.) If you want to add garlic or cook vegetables, stir fry them before step 1, or just simmer them with the pasta. For 1 serving. Recipe by Nekozame

The pressure cooker is a powerful ally to working mothers!I tried making a quick pasta, and using the regular pasta it came out deliciously with a texture just like fresh pasta.I was really surprised by the difference.Regardless of the time-saving aspect, you can boil pasta in a pressure cooker.Close the lid while boiling, and let it go for 2 minutes while completely under pressure.Works for any type of pasta, no change to the time!Once 2 minutes have passed remove from the pressure cooker and drain.That's all it takes for inspiring, chewy pasta! Recipe by mayumaco

Something easy, although pretty basic tomato pasta dish. I used fettuccine this time, I found they stick together worse than spaghetti or elbow macaroni, which is what I usually use. But I had half a jar of sauce, half a box of pasta, cheese and that is dang near all you need to make this.Just a note, you can just double this, and use a 9 X 13 baking pan instead, and have plenty. Same oven temp and times.So if a basic pasta dish that's easy is what you need, give this one a try.

Working with dry pasta seems pretty straightforward, but to really make something special of a bowl of noodles, there's a lot to be aware of. This is what the box doesn't tell you.

This dish is as easy as it comes, all in one pot. Pair with a salad or include frozen broccoli and you're good to go.

Happy Wednesday, all!It's time for our QOTW (Question of the Week) where we'll be talking about ingredients, methods, and sometimes just plain fun food stuff.I've been eating a lot of pasta lately, which made me wonder about our different methods of cooking pasta. I used to do the traditional full stock pot of water and a big punch of salt brought to a boil first until I learned about starting your pasta in cold, shallow water (about 2" above the pasta line).Since then, I've never looked back. It takes less time, less water, and less salt, and you still get a great al dente result if you pull the pasta on time. I know it's heresy to lots of people, but I swear it works! :D*Note: A comment below reminds me this applies to dry and not fresh pasta.So this week's question: HOW DO YOU BOIL PASTA? (And any other pasta cooking tricks you'd like to share.)Looking forward to your answers!~ YFNCM :)

Do you hate having to boil a big pot of water to make pasta? Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Instant Pot. No more big, heavy pots for me! (And one less pot to clean.)

I ate fresh pasta at a restaurant, and I wanted to try making it myself, so I created this recipe!!Since the break maker makes the dough, you can make this pasta easily as long as you roll it out very thinly!! You don't need to be very strict about how you cut the dough!! Please just be careful not to cook the pasta too long. Recipe by Kattao

My twist on Instant Pot crack chicken. Cajuns like it spicy. Most recipes call for one packet, I used 2, so this dish packs a flavor punch. Feel free to omit parsley, or use dried. Experiment with different ranch flavors. IP 8qt Ultra :Update - I found 2 packs spicy was a bit much so recipe changed to 1 pack spicy, 1 pack regular ranch. Came out perfect.

This pasta dough can be easily made if you have a bread machine.When cutting the pasta dough in Step 3, be sure to dust your work surface with a lot of flour. Adjust the pasta cooking time, since it depends on the amount and temperature of the water boiled. Recipe by Naana

#midnight#CookClickFor midnight craving, mug pasta is good option. Within 3min it is ready.

I have made this recipe before, only minus half of it... My friend turned me onto vodka sauce and been addicted since.. And now the family can not get enough when I make it.. Enjoy!