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Rice Cooker Pasta

2 cups whole grain pasta
2 cups water
1 cup sauce

Add ingredients to the rice cooker. If desired, add some seasonings or a 1/2 cup of veggies.

Start the rice cooker on the regular setting.  Check before it turns off as it may be finished a little early.

If needed, the sauce can be thickened with flour or a sprinkling of mochiko.

NOTE: I usually use rotini or penne pasta, but other types should work as well.  For the sauce, try one of the following ideas or make up your own.

* White Mushroom Sauce – Use some ranch of Caesar dressing (I use a homemade Vegan Caesar), some sweet and sour sauce, garlic, water and a 4 ounce can of mushrooms, pureed.

* Simple Red – Just use a cup of spaghetti sauce. If desired, add some mushrooms, diced onions and/or bell pepper.

* Pizza Pasta – Use a scant cup of pizza sauce mixed with some of your favorite pizza toppings.