Cooking spaghetti in a rice cooker is a convenient and hands-off method that yields perfectly cooked pasta every time. With the right technique and a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying spaghetti dish without having to stand over a pot of boiling water. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook looking for a new way to prepare spaghetti, this article will guide you through the process of cooking spaghetti in a rice cooker, including choosing the right ingredients, setting the correct cooking time, and adding your favorite sauce and toppings.
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PASTA IN THE RICE COOKER
This simple recipe can be embellished upon, or just thrown together as-is. It's written for a ten cup cooker but can be cut down for a 5 or 7 cup. You can sub other pasta for the spaghetti, I just tried it with linguine. Members of the rice cooker cookbook group on yahoo also say this works with alfredo sauce too. From SallysKitchen.com.
Provided by Demandy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If you have raw meat or sausage you'd like to add, first cook them in the rice cooker pan on Quick Cook or Cook setting.
- If you have spaghetti or linguine, break it in half and layer the dry pasta in the rice cooker pan with the meat, if there is any. For other types of pasta you won't need to break it to fit it in the pot. Add water and sauce.
- Turn on rice cooker to cook. Stir frequently. When it shuts down to warm, check the pasta to be sure it's done. If it isn't quite done, add some water, stir and turn on to cook again.
- For Vegetarian omit the ground beef, meatballs and the sausage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 985.7, Carbohydrate 108, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 20.1, Protein 18.8
SPAGHETTI (RICE COOKER)
This is the perfect solution to a pasta-lover who lives without a stove top. I cooked this recipe in my rice cooker. This entire recipe cost around $0.35 a person. I made this in my 6-cup rice cooker.
Provided by Phil Dosa
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Break spaghetti in half to fit in Rice Cooker and cover with water.
- Add salt.
- Press Cook until pasta tastes soft.
- Drain pasta.
- Add mushroom, chicken and sauce.
- Continue on cook for 5 minutes.
- Top with cheese.
SPAGHETTI-STYLE RICE
I keep the ingredients for this quick and easy casserole on hand so I can put it together at a moment's notice. It tastes like lasagna gut with rice instead of noodles.-Robin King, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes; stir. Bake 10 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- Use the correct rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, works best for spaghetti in a rice cooker.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove starch and prevent it from sticking together.
- Measure the water carefully: The water-to-rice ratio is important for getting the right consistency. Too much water will make the rice mushy, while too little water will make it dry and hard.
- Add salt to the water: Salting the water helps to enhance the flavor of the rice.
- Don't open the rice cooker during cooking: Opening the rice cooker during cooking can cause the rice to cook unevenly.
- Let the rice rest before serving: Letting the rice rest for a few minutes before serving allows it to absorb any remaining moisture and fluff up.
- Experiment with different flavors: You can add different flavors to your spaghetti in a rice cooker by using different types of rice, adding vegetables, herbs, or spices, or using a different type of sauce.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti in a rice cooker is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and versatile meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a rice cooker, you can have a hearty and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, give spaghetti in a rice cooker a try.
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