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This Ninja Foodi Pizza Pasta is a great go-to quick meal to make on a busy night.
This can also be prepared using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker!
I will admit that it’s bittersweet that school is about to start up again in just one week. We had a very full and fun summer. Compared to previous years, I took a lot of time off this summer.
Although it didn’t seem that way if you read this blog, I actually spent more time with my kids than I did at work. However, I am eager to return to my regular work schedule and kids’ schedule.
Though it was a good break, I believe I really needed some time to just enjoy life and not be so preoccupied with work. However, all good things must come to an end. I want to work harder this year so that I can continue doing the same thing next summer.
I am not even kidding when I say that I have been using my Ninja Foodi like crazy this summer.
The list of Ninja Foodi Recipes now includes this delicious Ninja Foodi Pizza Pasta.
Tips for making Ninja Foodi Pasta
Any variety of dried pasta can be prepared in the Ninja Foodi Depending on the type of pasta you’re cooking, the cooking time will change.
When adding the pasta to the pot to cook long pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or vermicelli, you must crisscross it. The pasta will stick together if you stack it all on top of each other; crisscrossing the pasta avoids this. Break long pasta in half before adding it to the pot. After adding the first 10 pieces of pasta, crisscross the remaining 10 pieces of pasta. Continue this process until all pasta has been added. In the end, you’ll have a central mound of pasta that resembles a haystack.
Yes, you can. The broth will add additional flavor. If using broth, you may want to reduce the amount of salt that you are adding as some broths can be rather salty.
In the same manner that you would prepare other varieties of pasta. Follow the same formula for cooking egg noodles. See chart for more details.
Pasta al dente formula: Divide the recommended cooking time listed on the pasta box by two, then take away two. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For instance, if the box specifies 10 minutes for cooking, divide 10 by 2 to get 5 minutes. Subtract 2. 5-2=3. Pressure cook for 3 minutes.
Secret for pasta that is slightly overcooked: Divide the recommended cooking time listed on the pasta box by 2, then take 1 out of the result. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For instance, if the box specifies 10 minutes for cooking, divide 10 by 2 to get 5 minutes. Subtract 1. 5-1=4. Pressure cook for 4 minutes.
Pasta that is fully cooked and tender can be made by dividing the recommended cooking time on the box by two. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For instance, if the box specifies 10 minutes for cooking, divide 10 by 2 to get 5 minutes. Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
What do you do if you don’t have a Ninja Foodi?
First of all, WHY?! Second, you can make this in a pressure cooker or instant pot as well; I’m pretty sure most people in the country have an instant pot, so it will definitely work in that as well.
FAQ
Can you cook noodles in a pressure cooker?
In an Instant Pot® multi-cooker, mix 1 pound of penne with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. When locking the lid and getting ready to cook, adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. Set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
Can you boil water in Ninja Foodi?
On high pressure, the Ninja Foodi operates at a pressure of 26. 3 psi to cook your food. As a result, the boiling point of water is now approximately 243° F.
How do you cook with Ninja Foodi?
You can pressure cook chicken breast, pork chops, chicken thighs, or baked potatoes with this instant pot rival. In my experience, the Ninja air fryer produces better results for chicken pieces than the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker when making fried chicken and chicken tenders.