Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
First, we’re going to Italy where we will offend all of our Italian friends by making some pasta.🤭 (Send them this video like my husband did to his Italian friend and watch their reaction)
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels. Plus, the rice cooker’s keep-warm setting ensures your meals stay warm until you’re ready to eat!
Day 1: Italy- Rice cooker Pasta
Ingredients:
- 2 links of sausage ( I used the cooked one so it just needs to be heated up)
- 4 baby Bella mushrooms (cubed)
- 1/4 onion ( cubed)
- 1 cup of pasta
- Water (enough to cover the pasta)
- Shredded Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes and parsley for garnish
- Pasta sauce of your choice
Steps:
- Turn on the rice cooker to regular rice cooking mode
- Add oil, sausages mushroom, and onion to the pot. Give them a quick stir, close the lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Take out all the ingredients
- Add salt, pasta, and water to the pot and cook it for 15 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, return all the ingredients to the pot, and add the pasta sauce of your choice.
- Give everything a quick stir, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice cooking cycle is over
- Add cheese and garnish with parsley and red chili flakes.
Tips for Perfect Rice Cooker Pasta
- Choose Short Pasta: Short pasta shapes like penne, macaroni, or rotini cook most evenly in a rice cooker.
- Watch Liquid Levels: Different rice cookers may require slightly different liquid amounts, so adjust as needed if the pasta looks too dry or wet during cooking.
- Add-Ins: Try adding vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition. You can also add pre-cooked proteins like sausage, chicken, or shrimp.
Rice cooker Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 links sausage I used the cooked one so it just needs to be heated up
- 4 baby Bella mushrooms cubed
- ¼ onion cubed
- 1 cup pasta
- Water enough to cover the pasta
- Shredded Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chili flakes and parsley for garnish
- Pasta sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Turn on the rice cooker to regular rice cooking mode
- Add oil, sausages mushroom, and onion to the pot. Give them a quick stir, close the lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Take out all the ingredients
- Add salt, pasta, and water to the pot and cook it for 15 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, return all the ingredients to the pot, and add the pasta sauce of your choice.
- Give everything a quick stir, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice cooking cycle is over
- Add cheese and garnish with parsley and red chili flakes.
