Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
The Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta starts by sautéing diced green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and sliced andouille sausage in oil and butter for base flavor development. Seasonings such as paprika, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and a dash of cayenne pepper add depth and mild heat. Undrained diced tomatoes and chicken broth provide a flavorful cooking liquid for the uncooked penne pasta, which is pressed beneath the surface to ensure even cooking under pressure.
After a brief high-pressure cook and quick release, cream cheese, Parmesan, and heavy cream are stirred in to melt and form a creamy, spicy sauce. The resulting pasta is hearty and flavorful with tender sausage bites and a smooth, rich texture.
This dish serves well as a satisfying one-pot meal that offers a comforting balance of spice and creaminess without lengthy prep or cook times.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 14 oz andouille sausage smoked; 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
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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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