INSTANT POT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE IN TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Tasty Penne with Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce is quick and easy. This Instant Pot Pasta can be ready in 30 minutes with just 10 minutes hands-on time.

Prep Tìme : 5 mìnutes
Cook Time : 25 mìnutes
Total Tìme : 30 mìnutes
Yìeld : 6 serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb Italian sausage casing removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp garlic minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup bell peppers 1 inch cubes
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
28 oz. (1 can) crushed tomatoes
1/2 lb dry penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
parmesan cheese shredded
Chopped parsley to garnish
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper or to taste, optional

Instructions

Select 'Saute' and add oil to inner pot of Instant Pot.
Add sausage, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Break up the sausage if the pieces are too large. (If the sausage browns too quickly, press 'Cancel' until the Instant Pot cools down a bit and select 'Saute' again.)
Add onions and garlic. Stir until onion is translucent.
Deglaze pot with white wine, stirring until liquid has nearly evaporated.
Turn off Instant Pot.
Stir in bell peppers, sugar, dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and broth or water.
Add in the tomatoes and pasta. Don't stir but just gently push down to submerge in the liquid.
Close Instant Pot Lid, and make sure steam release handle is in the ‘Sealing’ position.
Pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Do a Quick Release of steam, and open the Instant Pot.
Select 'Saute'.
Stir in cream and simmer the pasta for a couple of minutes until heated through.
Turn off Instant Pot and if desired, let the pasta rest for a few minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan and parsley, and crushed red pepper, if using.