Instant Pot Italian Sausage Pasta
This Instant Pot Italian Sausage Pasta cooks everything—pasta, sauce, and sausage—in one pot. It’s fast, flavorful, and rich with a creamy tomato finish. Great for busy nights when you want dinner on the table with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Instant Pot For pressure cooking the full meal
- Wooden Spoon To stir and break up sausage
- Measuring Cups To portion water and cream
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces short pasta penne or rigatoni recommended
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14–15 oz
- 2.5 cups water or broth
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Brown the sausage, breaking it into small pieces until cooked through.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, pasta, salt, pepper, and water or broth. Press the pasta down gently to submerge. Do not stir.
- Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure after cooking.
- Stir in the cream to finish the sauce. Let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
- Use broth instead of water for deeper flavor.
- Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
- Top with grated Parmesan for more richness.
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