Fusilli long pasta noodles are spiral shaped pasta noodles that is perfect for dinner or lunch and you can enjoy it as a simple yet delicious main dish or side dish served with vegetables, protein etc as you like! This noodles in cheesy sauce is kid friendly pasta dish too! So this dish is made in instant pot pressure cooker, which makes it super easy to cook but you can also easily make it on stove top.
what is fusilli long noodles?
Fusilli pasta is spiral shaped pasta similar to rotini pasta. However, fusilli long pasta noodles is spiral shaped noodles. You can use it in recipes that require noodles, but with a spiral unique shaped look!
more easy pasta noodles in instant pot:
- cheesy thin spaghetti noodles
- instant pot spaghetti noodles
- spaghetti noodles with sun dried tomatoes
- instant pot buttered egg noodles with garlic
- teriyaki noodles with spaghetti, broccoli and peanut butter
- spicy garlic chili noodles in instant pot
how to make cheesy fusilli long pasta noodles in instant pot?
ingredients used to make cheesy fusilli pasta:
- fusilli pasta noodles 8 oz
- salt adjust to taste
- water 6 cups
- shredded cheese 2 cups (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- heavy cream ½ cup
- garlic powder ½ teaspoon
step by step instructions
- Place the fusilli noodles in the inner pot of instant pot.
- Add water, salt, garlic powder.
- Close the instant pot with lid in sealing position, cook in high pressure for 2 minutes. Once the cooking is done, wait for a natural pressure release of 12 to 15 minutes, then gently and gradually release any remaining pressure.
- Once the pressure is all released, carefully open the lid.
Here you can see some of the pictures from the process!
- Add shredded cheese and heavy cream to the pasta, gently mix in to combine with the pasta evenly. Serve while still warm for the best results!
how long to cook fusilli pasta?
I only cooked the long fusilli pasta for 2 minutes in high pressure in instant pot followed by a natural pressure release for about 15 minutes. On stove top you will need to boil the pasta for about 8 to 9 minutes or follow package directions.
fusilli vs rotini pasta
Fusilli is similar to rotini pasta in shape because they both are spiral shaped, but they are not the same. In general, fusilli pasta shells have more wider spirals compared to rotini pasta. In this recipe, I am using long fusilli pasta, which is more like noodles or spaghetti, but they are also spiral shaped long noodles.
substitute for fusilli pasta noodles:
If you do not have fusilli pasta noodles, you may use regular spaghetti noodles but I recommend cooking spaghetti for 3 minutes instead of 2 minutes as used in fusilli. Depending on what type of noodles you use to substitute fusilli noodles, you have to slightly adjust the cooking time. For example, if you use thin noodles, you may only need to cook in high pressure for 1 minute or the pasta can get overcooked. For stove top cooking, always follow package instructions for specific noodles. If you are looking to substitute regular fusilli pasta (instead of long noodles), you can easily subtitute fusilli with rotini pasta.
Below you can get the detailed recipe for fusilli long pasta noodles in instant pot.
Creamy Fusilli Long Pasta Noodles In Cheesy Sauce (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- salt adjust to taste
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
step by step instructions
- Place the fusilli noodles in the inner pot of instant pot.
- Add water, salt, garlic powder.
- Close the instant pot with lid in sealing position, cook in high pressure for 2 minutes. Once the cooking is done, wait for a natural pressure release of 12 to 15 minutes, then gently and gradually release any remaining pressure.
- Once the pressure is all released, carefully open the lid.
- Add shredded cheese and heavy cream to the pasta, gently mix in to combine with the pasta evenly. Serve while still warm for the best results!
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