Instant Pot Sausage & Pepper Pasta
A quick and delicious one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and tender pasta in a rich tomato sauce.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) Italian sausage sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28.35 g) 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28.35 g) 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (470 g) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (1 g) dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz (0.34 kg) uncooked penne pasta
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to "Saute" mode and add the Italian sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned. Remove the sausage from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Saute for a few minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot, and stir to combine.
- Return the browned Italian sausage to the Instant Pot.
- Add the uncooked penne pasta to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode for 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release.
- Give the pasta a good stir to combine all the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 19gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 753IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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