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Pizza Supreme Instant Pot Orzo
5 from 3 votes

Pizza Supreme Instant Pot Orzo

Kick pasta night up an notch with this quick and easy Instant Pot Orzo swirled with all your favorite supreme pizza toppings and mix-ins!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lb Italian sausage mild or hot, ground
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cup mushroom chopped
  • ⅓ cup red onion diced
  • ½ tsp oregano dried
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
  • 14.5 oz diced tomato fire roasted, canned
  • 1 cup orzo dried
  • 2 ⅓ cups water
  • 1 spinach fresh chopped, handful
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, for topping
  • 1-2 oz pepperoni for topping, chopped slices
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  • spaghetti sauce (for swirling in at the end - see recipe)
  • mozzarella for topping, grated
  • tomatoes for an optional garnish, fresh; diced
  • basil for an optional garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil. Sauté ground sausage, breaking into small pieces as you cook, approx. 4 minutes.
  2. Mix in bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion. Sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  3. Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Stir to combine and select CANCEL/OFF on the Instant Pot to stop the sauté function.
  4. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, water, and orzo. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (to prevent the auto-shutoff/burn feature from triggering).
  5. Secure lid with the steam vent in the sealed position. Cook on MANUAL at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. When the timer sounds, carefully quick relsease the pressure, standing back from the steam. Remove lid (with caution) once unlocked and stir the pasta. The sauc will thicken a little as it cools.
  6. For a thicker/saucier pasta - swirl in some spaghetti sauce before spooning into bowls. I like it thick so I add this optional extra. Mix in some spinach and top with parmesan cheese and chopped pepperoni plus choice of optional extras from the list above. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe via Stefanie Bundalo + The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes with a few small changes and extras.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras and swaps and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 661mg (28%) Potassium 489mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 669IU (13%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 661mg 28%
Potassium 489mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 669IU 13%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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