Pressure Cooker Macaroni
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 8 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A comforting, cheesy macaroni cooked quickly in a pressure cooker, perfect for a satisfying dinner on a busy night. The dish combines tender pasta with a creamy sauce infused with butter and a hint of garlic.
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Method
Gather all ingredients and measure them out.
Set the pressure cooker to the sauté setting (or medium heat if using a stovetop pressure pot) and melt the butter.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The garlic smells aromatic while remaining pale. Keep it moving in the butter to prevent browning.
Pour in the water and milk, then stir in the salt and pepper.
Add the macaroni to the liquid, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The macaroni sits beneath the cooking liquid. Stir once so pieces do not stick together before sealing.
Seal the pressure cooker and bring it to high pressure; cook for 4 minutes.
After the cooking time, perform a quick release of pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Open the lid, stir the macaroni, and add the grated cheddar cheese; mix until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cheddar melts into a glossy sauce around the pasta. Stir thoroughly from the bottom to distribute the cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the macaroni hot, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of extra cheese or fresh herbs.
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Macaroni, 3 ways
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- Ashokgowtham R25 min5 ingr.Only this one uses paneer, jaggery and red chili
- Abhinay Gupta35 min15 ingr.Only this one uses green chilies, red onion and carrot
- Arpita25 min8 ingr.Only this one uses macaroni, milk and cheddar cheese
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