This is the EASIEST and TASTIEST Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe for sure! Its pretty much fail-proof too, which makes it a perfect recipe for the beginner Ninja Foodi operator.
Spaghetti in the pressure cooker is supposed to be an easy, delicious, quick meal and this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe is just that!I really wasnt sold on Spaghetti in a pressure cooker. How can you develop flavors in such a short time? Wont the noodles be soggy? I was so afraid it would taste like canned spaghetti and we dont like canned spaghetti in our house at all. Still, I wanted to give it a try. If it turned out right and tasted good, this would be such a time saver!
I made a few different pressure cooker recipes from reputable recipe creators and was quite shocked at how dry the spaghetti was (like no sauce) or it was so watery, it had no flavor. That is not how I like to eat spaghetti and my guess is, thats true for you too. I wanted it to taste just like I cooked the sauce on the stove and boiled the noodles separately. You know, traditional spaghetti; just in a fraction of the time!
So, I set out to create the easiest and best tasting Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe using a few simple ingredients and here it is!
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Perfectly al dente every time, Ninja Foodi pasta is quick and easy to make for a minimal effort meal.
All you need to do is pour your dry pasta, water, and salt into your Foodi pot and give it a quick stir. You want to make sure the pasta is spread evenly in the pot, and that it’s all submerged under the water. Secure and lock the pressure cooking (not attached) lid, and turn the nozzle to ‘seal’. Then, just set your Foodi to ‘pressure cook’ on low for 0 minutes. Yep, ZERO minutes. Then, let the pressure naturally release (do nothing) for 10 minutes before quick releasing the pressure by turning the nozzle to ‘vent’.
Drain any excess water (there shouldn’t be much). Serve your pasta with your favorite sauce and protein, and enjoy!
My Ninja Foodi is my absolute favorite way to cook pasta–it just comes out perfectly every time! And with minimal effort on my part. I have this bad habit of walking away from my noodles boiling on the stove just in time for them to boil over and make a mess… But you don’t ever have to worry about that when you make pasta in your Foodi! It literally couldn’t be any simpler.
Tips for making Ninja Foodi Pasta
You can cook any type of dried pasta in the Ninja Foodi. The cook time will vary based on what type of pasta you are making.
If you are cooking long pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, or vermicelli, you will need to crisscross the pasta when you add it to the pot. If you stack all of the pasta on top of each other, it will stick together, Crisscrossing the past prevents this from happening. When adding long pasta to the pot, break the pasta in half and then add to the pot by placing about 10 pieces of pasta into the pot and then crisscrossing the next 10 pieces. Continue this process until all pasta has been added. You will end up with a pile of pasta in the middle that looks similar to 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.
Exactly the same way that you cook other kinds of pasta. Follow the same formula for cooking egg noodles. See chart for more details.
Secret Formula for al dente pasta:Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 2. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Subtract 2. 5-2=3. Pressure cook for 3 minutes.
Secret Formula for pasta that is cooked a bit more:Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 1. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Subtract 1. 5-1=4. Pressure cook for 4 minutes.
Secret Formula for completely cooked and tender pasta: Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
Ingredient substitutions and tips for making Ninja Foodi Pasta:
The full ingredient list is found at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.Pasta-Any type of dried pasta can be used. See chart for examples.Water- Broth can be used instead of water. The beef, chicken, vegetable broth will add more flavor to the finished pasta.Salt- Freshly ground or pre-ground will work. Salt can be omitted if preferred.
FAQ
Is it safe to cook pasta in pressure cooker?
- Never spray the inner pot with an aerosol cooking spray. …
- Always make sure that you use the proper amount of water or broth when using the pressure cooking function. …
- Always unplug the Ninja Foodi when it isn’t in use. …
- Never use the Ninja Foodi on your stove top.
Can you boil water in a Ninja Foodi?
Can you put dishes in a Ninja Foodi?
