Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
171 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
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Make dinner time exciting again with this zesty Cajun sausage pasta dish that's ready in minutes thanks to the Instant Pot. A family favorite recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 14 oz smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes *don't drain
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning *Chupacabra or Slap Ya Mama
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 12 oz penne pasta, uncooked
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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Instructions
- Turn sauté mode on Instant Pot and add in the oil and butter.
- Add in the green pepper and onion, allowing to sauté about 3 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and sausage, sautéing an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the paprika, Italian seasoning, broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, Cayenne pepper, and uncooked pasta.
- Stir a bit to push down the pasta into the liquid.
- Turn off saute mode and place lid securely on top. Ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook manual, high pressure, for 5 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pin drops, open lid and stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
- Once cheeses have melted and all has been incorporated, serve!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
1354mg
(56%)
Potassium
463mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1395IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1354mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1395IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
171 reviews
Excellent
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