Tiffany Haney
Instant Pots are great for cooking ravioli, a dish that's both decadent and simple to make. While fresh ravioli is more delicate and can fall apart or lose its shape in an Instant Pot, frozen ravioli is flash-frozen in individual pieces, making it ideal for quick and tasty meals. To cook frozen ravioli in an Instant Pot, heat up water or another liquid of your choice before adding the ravioli to prevent clumping and sticking. Use the high-pressure setting for the best texture, and cook for two minutes followed by a quick release of pressure. You can also add extra ingredients such as Italian sausage, spinach, or butternut squash to make a hearty meal.
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What You'll Learn
Use frozen or fresh butternut squash
When making butternut squash ravioli, you can use fresh or frozen butternut squash. If you are using fresh squash, it is best to roast the butternut squash a few days in advance and chill or freeze it. You will only need 400g of roasted butternut squash for the recipe, so you can use the rest to make butternut squash soup.
If you are using frozen butternut squash, you can cook the ravioli directly from frozen. There is no need to defrost it beforehand. Simply drop a few ravioli into a pot of boiling salted water. Once the water returns to a boil, cook the ravioli for up to 5 minutes or until tender. You can also cook frozen ravioli in an Instant Pot. To do this, first, press the button SAUTÉ and set it for HIGH, MORE, or CUSTOM 400°F for 10 minutes. Then, pour water or a water and liquid combination into the Instant Pot. Add the ravioli and stir well. Turn off the SAUTÉ function and lock the lid onto the pot. Press Pressure Cook on Max pressure for 3 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off, or for 5 minutes with the Keep Warm setting off and the valve closed. Finally, use the quick-release method to bring the pot's pressure back to normal.
If you are using fresh, refrigerated ravioli, it is suggested to increase the cooking time to 7 minutes when using an Instant Pot. If you are cooking the ravioli on the stovetop, simply drop the ravioli into a pot of boiling salted water and cook for up to 5 minutes or more until tender.
You can serve butternut squash ravioli with a variety of sauces, such as brown butter and sage, olive oil and sea salt, or a white wine sauce with vegetables.
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Prepare instant pot with oil
To prepare an instant pot with oil, first ensure that the instant pot is switched off and unplugged. This is important for safety reasons, as you do not want the instant pot to turn on unexpectedly while you are adding oil or preparing food.
Next, choose an oil with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or refined coconut oil. These oils are ideal for high-heat cooking methods like stir-frying, sautéing, or searing meat. Pour a small amount of oil, about 1-2 tablespoons, into the inner pot of the instant pot. Use your fingers or a silicone brush to spread the oil evenly across the surface of the inner pot, ensuring that the entire surface is coated.
If you are using the instant pot's sauté function, turn it on after adding the oil. You can adjust the heat level according to your recipe requirements. Some recipes may call for heating the oil first before adding ingredients, while others may instruct you to add the ingredients directly into the cold oil. Follow your recipe instructions accordingly.
If you are not using the sauté function and are simply adding oil to prevent food from sticking, you do not need to heat the oil beforehand. You can proceed with adding your ingredients and following your chosen recipe.
Remember to always exercise caution when handling hot oil or cooking with an instant pot. Use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves when necessary, and avoid touching hot surfaces.
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Add liquid and heat
Now that you have prepared your butternut squash, it is time to cook it in your Instant Pot. The first step is to add liquid to the pot.
Add Liquid
Place the trivet (the wire-looking basket that came with your Instant Pot) or a silicone basket inside the bowl of your Instant Pot. If you are using the wire trivet, place an oven and microwave-safe glass bowl directly on top of it. If you are not using a trivet, you can add the squash directly to the silicone basket. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. If you are using an 8-quart pot, use 1.5 cups of water.
Heat
Close the lid of the pot and make sure the pressure valve is set to the sealing position. Set your Instant Pot to manual high pressure and cook for 3 minutes for cubed squash or 8-15 minutes for halved squash. If you are cooking quartered squash, you can cook it for 10 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure, and then the cook time will start counting down.
Once the cooking time is finished, switch the pressure valve to the venting position and do a quick pressure release. Carefully remove the lid. If you are cooking halved squash, you can now scoop the flesh out of the skin and serve. If you are cooking cubed squash, transfer it to a bowl and season as desired.
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Cook ravioli for 2-7 minutes
When cooking ravioli in an Instant Pot, it is important to consider whether your ravioli is fresh or frozen. Fresh ravioli is quite delicate and can fall apart, lose shape, and become soft and
For frozen ravioli, the Instant Pot ravioli cook time is shorter than you might expect, as ravioli is a quick-cooking pasta. Most frozen ravioli only needs 2 minutes at high pressure to become tender. If you prefer a firmer texture, you can reduce the cooking time to 1 minute. It is important to note that the Instant Pot will take a few minutes to build up pressure before the actual cooking time begins. Once the cooking time is complete, quickly release the pressure to avoid overcooking the ravioli.
If you are using mini ravioli or making the ravioli yourself, adjust the cooking time accordingly. For mini ravioli, 1 minute at high pressure should be sufficient. If you are using ravioli that you have just made yourself, you may not need any cooking time at all, depending on the ingredients and your desired texture.
On the other hand, if you choose to cook with fresh ravioli, the cooking time will be shorter. Some sources suggest cooking fresh ravioli for 2 minutes at high pressure, while others recommend reducing the time to 1 minute or even 0 minutes to avoid overcooking. It is important to monitor the ravioli closely to ensure it does not fall apart or become mushy.
Additionally, consider the type of sauce you plan to use with your ravioli. Jarred sauces tend to be too thick and viscous for the Instant Pot, resulting in a "BURN" warning and undercooked ravioli. To avoid this issue, thin your sauce with water before adding it to the pot. Alternatively, layer the water and sauce separately in the pot, adding the ravioli in between.
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Drain and serve
Once the butternut agnolotti is cooked to your liking, carefully drain the water and reserve about one cup of pasta water. The pasta water can be used to adjust the consistency of your sauce.
Next, add the cooked agnolotti to the pan with the sauce. Stir in the agnolotti and increase the heat to high. Allow the sauce to bubble until it has reduced to your desired consistency. If the sauce becomes too dry, you can add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Finally, serve the butternut agnolotti. You can top it with grated Parmesan and chopped walnuts for added flavour and texture. Enjoy your freshly cooked meal!
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Frequently asked questions
Although fresh ravioli can be cooked in an instant pot, it can fall apart, lose shape, and become soft and
A brown butter sage sauce is a good option for butternut squash ravioli. The sauce is rich, buttery, savoury, and has a tinge of bitterness from the fresh sage leaves.
The cooking time depends on the size of your ravioli. For mini ravioli, cook for 1 minute. For larger ravioli, cook for 2 minutes. If you prefer a firmer ravioli, you may want to cook it for less time.
