Pressure Cooker Pasta Recipe | Kids Favourite Dish | Quick Lunch Box | Lunch Recipes

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from semolina

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious and flavorful.

Add olive oil and butter to the pressure cooker and heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in chopped green and red chilies, and sweet corn, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.

Pour in water and stir to combine.

Add penne pasta and ensure it is submerged in the liquid.

Season with salt, Kashmiri chili powder, black pepper, cumin powder, and tomato ketchup.

Sprinkle Italian herbs and oregano on top.

Seal the pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure.

Cook for 4-6 minutes depending on pasta type.

Release pressure carefully according to manufacturer's instructions.

Open the lid and stir in any additional ingredients if desired.

Serve hot, garnished with chili flakes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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