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Instant Pot Penne Pasta

Angela Milnes
This Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Sausage is a hearty, comforting meal that comes together in no time! With perfectly cooked penne and juicy sausage simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce, it's a one-pot wonder your family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 Sausages
  • 6 cups Penne Rigate
  • 2 cups Vegetable broth
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 cups Tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives

Instructions
 

  • Pour Extra Virgin Olive Oil into the inner pot and set IP to "sauté" function. As the IP preheats, cut sausages into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook bite-sized sausage pieces in the oiled inner pot, for about 2-3 minutes or until all sides are browned.
  • Turn off sauté function and pour broth and water into the inner pot, making sure to deglaze the bottom of the pot by scraping any burned, brown bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Add penne into the inner pot, ensuring that it is completely covered in water/broth. Then add tomato sauce on top. Close the Instant Pot and set on high manual pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Once the time is up, do a quick pressure release. Open the Instant Pot and set to sauté. Add cream and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve in individual bowls, topping each one off with fresh chives.

Notes

Al Dente Pasta: If you prefer your pasta al dente then simly cut the pressure cooking time by 2 minutes.
Sausage Choice: Pick your preferred sausage, whether it's spicy Italian or sweet, for a personalized flavor.
Sauté for Depth: Sauté sausages before pressure cooking for enhanced flavor and added depth to your dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 1184kcalCarbohydrates: 136gProtein: 38gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1626mgPotassium: 1010mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1752IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 4mg
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