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14-MINUTE PASTA MEAL
In a pinch for dinner in a snap?
Use frozen meat, uncooked pasta noodles, and bottled pasta sauce
for the ultimate in convenience cooking.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups liquid (beef or chicken stock, wine or water)
1 jar (26 ounces) favorite pasta sauce
1 pound frozen ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses
2 teaspoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
METHOD
1.
Preheat uncovered pressure cooker to 400°.
2.
Add liquid to pressure cooker and bring to a boil.
3.
Add sauce, frozen meat, pasta, cheeses and herbs to pot.
4.
Secure pressure cooker lid.
5.
Keep temperature set to 400°. When pressure indicator pops up, reduce temper-
ature to 225-250°. Set a kitchen timer for 14 minutes.
6.
When time is up, turn temperature dial to off. Flip the pressure release valve to
release pressure. After pressure is released, remove the lid.
7.
Use a large spoon to break up the meat. Continue stirring pasta mixture to
distribute all ingredients. Top with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
NOTE: ALL RECIPES IN THIS
MANUAL USE 15 POUNDS
OF PRESSURE (15 PSI).
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Helpful Hints (cont.)
•
Remember if you are not using the basket while pressure cooking the liquid
will flavor what you are cooking. Try using fresh herbs or aromatic vegetables
like onions or garlic, wine or stock. The flavor transference will be wonderful.
•
Only cook pasta in the suggested manner in this manual. Do not attempt to
boil pasta with pressure lid on; the foam can clog the pressure valve. Stay away
from making applesauce.
•
Never fill above the fill line. If you are making soup and you are at the fill line,
do not release pressure manually because hot liquid could spurt out.
•
Never attempt to open lid while under pressure!!!
Always open pressure cooker with the lid facing away from you.
•
When using the steam release valve, proper evaporation of some liquid may
occur (i.e. when making rice or risotto).
Care & Cleaning
1. Allow pressure cooker to cool completely before cleaning. Unplug the power
cord from the outlet and then from the pressure cooker.
2. The pressure cooker pan, gasket and lid can be washed by hand with warm,
soapy water or in the dishwasher. Dry all parts thoroughly.
3. If necessary, wipe the power cord and temperature dial clean with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Never immerse the power cord or plug.
4. Replace gasket securely in lid. After each use, check gasket for any tears and
make sure the pressure indicator and valve is in good working order.
5. Do not store pressure cooker with lid secured in place. Invert the lid on the
pan and store in a dry place.
