RICE COOKER · 25 MIN
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Pasta cooks directly in a bright tomato sauce, so the starch makes it restaurant-glossy.
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THE METHOD
Shortcuts, in order.
- 01
Combine
Add pasta, tomatoes, water, oil, garlic powder, and salt. Stir so the pasta is mostly submerged.
- 02
Cook and check
Start a regular cook cycle. Open carefully and stir at 12 minutes, adding a splash of water if dry.
18 min at 700W - 03
Rest
Switch off when the pasta is al dente. Fold in parmesan and basil; rest before serving.
2 min at 700W
CHEAT NOTES
→ Short shapes cook more evenly than spaghetti.
→ Add mozzarella at the end for stretchy cheese pulls.
DON’T BE RECKLESS
Open the lid away from your face and check pasta frequently near the end to prevent scorching.