You can use any type of pasta that you would like! If you choose to use a different type of pasta than what the recipe calls for, adjust the pressure cooking time based on this simple calculation: Take the recommended cooking time on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 2. So, if the recommended cooking time is 10 minutes, divide that by 2 to come up with 5 and then subtract 2. 5-2=3. Pressure cook for 3 minutes.