Layer it on the base of inner pot spreading it uniformly.
Add water till the spaghetti is soaked in it. Add little salt and olive oil
Now close the lid and switch on the IP, in Pressure Cook Mode, set the timing to 4 mins for al dente pasta and 5 mins for soft pasta.
When the IP beeps, wait for few seconds and the do the Quick Pressure Release.
Open the lid and toss spaghetti lightly with the help of tongs to separate it.
Now add pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Toss lightly to mix pesto and cheese.
Take out in a pasta bowl and serve topped with more pesto and cheese as preferred.
Check notes in case of adding veggies in pasta.
Pesto Spaghetti in Open Pot(Stove top)
In a big container boil enough water.
When the water starts boiling add spaghetti. You can break it in smaller size if the container is not big enough.
Cook as per the instructions on the package, till al dente.
Then drain the water and keep aside till further use.
Now in a pasta plate or serving bowl, add cooked spaghetti, pesto, cheese, pan roasted tomatoes or veggies if adding.
Toss lightly mixing and coating pesto nicely on the spaghetti strands.
Serve garnished with more pesto and cheese if you like.
Notes
If adding veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms in pasta while cooking in Instant Pot, add add 1-2 tbsp oil and switch on the sauté mode for 5 mins..Roast the veggies stirring continuously. Do not over cook, retain the crunch.
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