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Instant Pot Sausage Pasta: Delicious One-Pot Meal

This hearty and flavorful Instant Pot sausage pasta is and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights or when you need something tasty fast.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 8 oz ground sausage pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce or 3 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • spinach or basil to garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Press the Sauté’ function on the Instant Pot.
  2. Add the olive oil and sausage.
  3. Cook on Sauté mode for about 5-7 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through.
  4. Pour one cup of water into the Instant Pot and stir. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to prevent the burn notice.
  5. Pour in the marinara sauce and mix well.
  6. Add the uncooked penne pasta, pushing it down to tuck them into the sauce.
  7. Pour the remaining cup of water into the Instant Pot on top of the pasta to cover it.
  8. Secure the lid. Double-check to see that the pressure valve of the Instant Pot is set to sealing, not venting.
  9. Press cancel to stop Sauté mode. Press manual/high pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes (it will take the Instant Pot 8-10 minutes to come to pressure). 
  10. After 8 minutes and the beep sound, carefully quick-release the steam in the Instant Pot by switching the pressure valve to venting.
  11. Once the floater valve has dropped, carefully open the lid and gently stir the pasta inside.
  12. Transfer to a bowl.
  13. Add spinach or basil as garnish if using. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t Skip Sauté: This initial step helps build a rich flavor base, making your Instant Pot sausage pasta extra yummy.
  • Adjust As You Cook: If the sauce ends up too thick for your liking, then add some water or chicken broth. If it’s too thin, let the dish sit for a couple of minutes more to let it thicken.
  • Rest Before Serving: After cooking, let the pasta dish rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb all those beautiful flavors from the meat and the sauce.
  • Break Them Up: As you’re sauteeing the sausage, use a spatula or wooden spoon to break any build-up of ground sausage into smaller bits. This will help them get evenly distributed throughout the dish.
  • Drizzle For Richness: Looking to make your pasta taste extra rich? Just drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top before serving!

Nutrition Information

Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 808mg (34%) Potassium 571mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 540IU (11%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 808mg 34%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 540IU 11%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.