Instant Pot Pasta with Italian Sausage

Name: Instant Pot Pasta with Italian Sausage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 cup sliced bell peppers, any color; 1 (12 ounce) package Italian-style chicken sausage links, or more to taste, casings removed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 3 cups water; 3 cups chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste; 10 ounces penne pasta; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

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Easy to throw it all together and let it cook in the Instant Pot.

Recipe by Tammy Doerr

Updated on February 16, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced bell peppers, any color
1 (12 ounce) package Italian-style chicken sausage links, or more to taste, casings removed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
3 cups water
3 cups chopped fresh spinach, or more to taste
10 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

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.
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.
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 (per serving)

786	Calories
36g	Fat
86g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 786
% 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
Vitamin C 36mg	180%
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.