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Instant Pot Sausage Pasta

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Instant Pot sausage pasta with tender penne cooked in creamy tomato sauce with savory sausage and parmesan.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 12 ounces sliced sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  2. Add olive oil and brown sausage slices.
  3. Add onion and garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Close lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Release pressure carefully.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
  8. Mix until the sauce becomes creamy.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Stir pasta well before cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Add extra broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Top with extra parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg