Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
802 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot
Description
This recipe uses Premio Italian chicken sausage browned with sautéed onion, bell pepper, and garlic to build a savory base. Thyme and paprika add warmth and depth. Uncooked pasta is combined with liquids and crushed tomatoes, then pressure cooked in the Instant Pot, which tenderizes the pasta and melds flavors quickly.
The final step involves stirring in mozzarella cheese to add richness and creaminess. Parmesan and chopped parsley garnish complete the dish with salty and fresh notes. The cooking method supports hands-off preparation without sacrificing flavor.
Italian Sausage Pasta can be served as a main meal on its own due to its combination of protein, vegetables, and starch. The recipe notes suggest variations like adding mushrooms or spinach for more vegetables. Alternative cooking methods include baking as a casserole or stovetop simmering, both adaptable from the core ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 chicken sausage without the casing, Premio Italian brand
- 14 oz pasta uncooked
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Set Instant pot on saute function.
- Pour olive oil in the instant pot and saute onion, bell pepper and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add in thyme and paprika. Stir well.
- Add in Premio Italian chicken sausage and bread it using a spatula. Cook until it's fully brown.
- Add in pasta, salt, chicken broth, water and crushed tomatoes. Stir well.
- Close and secure the lid. Set the valve to seal and set the pressure cook on high pressure. Set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Once the five minute cook is done, do a quick release.
- Open the lid and stir in mozzarella cheese.
- Serve Italian sausage pasta with parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Add vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach to increase the vegetable content and flavor complexity.
- The recipe uses both chicken broth and water, but either liquid alone can be substituted based on availability or preference.
- For a baked version, cook pasta separately, brown sausage and vegetables, mix with crushed tomatoes and pasta, top with mozzarella, then bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes.
- To prepare stovetop, brown sausage and vegetables, add pasta, crushed tomatoes, and broth; simmer covered until pasta is cooked, then stir in mozzarella and top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 802 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 802kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2103mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 785mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2433IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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