Giving kids something that they can easily do, in an out of the way place, can really make them feel like they are a part of the meal. I love getting the kids involved with cooking but when you have a big meal and are low on time, it's not the always the best opportunity. Plus you can get someone else, like a kid, to make it for you. This is a great way to reduce stress in a tight kitchen. You can take the Instant Pot to an out-of-the-way place, even in the other room. The Instant Pot is a pot that you don't need to place on the stove. When it's locked in the Instant Pot I can't do that
It's why I regularly check my pasta as it's cooking to make sure I hit al dente perfectly. There is not much more disappointing than eating overcooked pasta.
But what would be the fun of that, when there are so many great pasta choices out there? Sure, you could use the same pasta every time and you would learn how long it needs. Pasta varies so much from variety to brand. I don't think it's the best idea to pressure cook pasta. I will do that sometimes too, as long as it doesn't sacrifice the quality of the food.
People love the Instant Pot at times for it's ability to dump and go. The starchy water along milk and cheese is enough to make a creamy sauce without needing to add flour. What happens then is the water is saturated with the starch released by the pasta as it cooks. But you don't have to have it.įor this method, you cook the pasta in just enough water.