Pressure Cooker Pasta Dinner Food

PRESSURE COOKER PASTA DINNER

Steps:

• Pre-heat the pressure cooker using the brown setting.
• Add the crumbled sausage and cook util browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the peppers, garlic and red pepper flakes to the cooker and cook for a few minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes, and return the sausage to the pan. Stir i the rigatoni, pushing it under the liquid and lock the lid in place.
• Pressure cook on HIGH for 7 minutes.
• Reduce the pressure using the QUICK-RELEASE method and carefully remove the lid.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

PRESSURE-COOKER SMOKED SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Place broth, salmon, cream, dill and pepper in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with penne (do not stir). Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Gently stir before serving. If desired, top with additional dill and lemon slices.

PRESSURE-COOKER TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 4 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Select saute setting; adjust for medium heat. Add the milk, cream cheese and garlic powder. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Stir in spinach, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper, basil. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Press cancel. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional basil, if desired.