Irresistible Instant Pot Pasta: Italian Sausage Heaven!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1cupsliced onion

  • 1cupsliced bell peppers, any color

  • 1(12 ounce) packageItalian-style chicken sausage links, or more to taste, casings removed

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1(26 ounce) jarmarinara sauce

  • 3cupswater

  • 3cupschopped fresh spinach, or more to taste

  • 10ouncespenne pasta

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh basil

  • 1tablespoonItalian seasoning

  • 1cupshredded Italian cheese blend

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil and allow to heat. Add onion and peppers to hot oil; cook until they begin to get tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add sausages and cook, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add marinara sauce, water, spinach, pasta, basil, and Italian seasoning; mix to combine. Cancel Saute function.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 5 minutes. Then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese until combined. Serve with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories786
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
59mg
20%
Sodium
1738mg
76%
Total Carbohydrate
86g
31%
Dietary Fiber
9g
34%
Total Sugars
21g
Protein
32g
64%
Vitamin C
36mg
40%
Calcium
362mg
28%
Iron
6mg
33%
Potassium
1226mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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