Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Sausage Pasta -

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Sausage Pasta

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 1128 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)
wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Knife and cutting board
Ingredients

Ingredients

1 pound italian sausage or pork sausage or ground sausage
2 cups chicken broth
12 ounces pasta penne pasta or your favorite type of pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano or italian seasoning
Pepper to taste
8 oz cream cheese, sliced
14 0z fire roasted tomatoes
5 ounces baby spinach
Parmesan cheese for topping
Optional: red pepper flakes, olive oil, red bell pepper or other bell peppers

Instructions

Set instant pot to sauté feature and brown the italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Remove and set aside.
Add 1–2 tablespoons of chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom.
Add pasta and spread evenly across the bottom of the pot.
Pour in remaining chicken broth and heavy cream without stirring. Press pasta down gently until submerged.
Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and pepper over the top of pasta.
Layer cream cheese slices on top, then pour fire roasted tomatoes over the top without stirring.
Place lid on, set instant pot to high pressure, and cook for 4 minutes.
Carefully perform a quick release using the pressure valve.
Remove lid and stir well to create a creamy tomato sauce.
Add cooked sausage and baby spinach, stir until spinach wilts.
Serve topped with parmesan cheese.

Notes

Nutritional information is estimated and may vary depending on ingredient brands, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

Nutrition

Calories: 1128kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 34gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 1498mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4984IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 4mg