Instant Pot Sausage & Pepper Pasta
Instant Pot Sausage & Peppers Pasta is a quick and delicious one-pot meal that combines savory sausage, sweet bell peppers, and tender pasta in a rich tomato sauce.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 529kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 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: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg