Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot

Italian sausage pasta made by instant pot is an easy quick dinner that the whole family will love. This one pot sausage pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights!

Everyone has their own favorite pasta recipes and so do we. Adobo pasta with chicken, jambalaya pasta and Mediterranean style tortellini salad are some of our favorites and we have a new one as well: instant pot sausage pasta!

This post is sponsored by Premio Foods. All opinions are mine. 

Pasta with sausage made in 20 minutes!

That includes chopping the veggies, sauteing and cooking! I’m not even kidding: you can put a delicious dinner on the table in no time and everyone will ask for seconds. We made this delicious one pot pasta using Premio Foods sweet Italian chicken sausage with 60% less fat than pork or beef sausage. This pasta with sausage recipe is not only easy but is also made in less than thirty minutes. I’ve included stove top and oven instructions as well.

What do I need to make a delicious Italian sausage pasta?

To make a tasty one pot sausage pasta you need the following ingredients:

• Pasta: I used rottini but penne or bow tie pasta would work perfectly.
• Sausage: My favorite is Premio Foods chicken sausage.
• Onion and garlic for extra flavor.
• Bell pepper
• Crushed tomatoes
• Spices
• Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

I love stirring in some fresh mozzarella in pasta at the very end, it makes it extra delicious and creamy. The luscious melted cheese in every bite is to die for!

How to make sausage pasta in an instant pot

Cooking instant pot pasta is pretty simple. Start with sauteing chopped onion, garlic and bell pepper in a bit of oil. Add in sausage and cook until it’s brown.

Once the sausage is cooked, add is pasta and crushed tomatoes. Stir well and add in chicken broth. Cook on high pressure for only five minutes and your pasta is ready!

Pretty quick and easy, right? You can either serve your pasta right away or add mozzarella to the sausage pasta and stir well. Serve in bowls once the mozzarella cheese is melted and top with a lot of Parmesan cheese and some parsley. This is a favorite family comfort food made in no time!

Can I make this Italian sausage pasta stove top?

Yes! Here’s how to make stove top sausage pasta:

• Saute onion, belle pepper and garlic in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add in spices and Italian chicken sausage. Brown the sausage.
• Add in pasta, crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. bring to simmer.
• Cover and cook for about twenty to thirty minutes until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
• Stir in mozzarella and top with Parmesan.

How to make a sausage pasta bake

You can also bake sausage pasta which is pretty simple:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Cook pasta according to the instructions on the packaging.
• Saute onion, bell peppers and garlic in some olive oil over medium heat.
• Brown sausage with the vegetables and spices.
• Add crushed tomatoes to the sausage mixture and stir in the pasta.
• Transfer everything to an oven safe dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes and serve warm.

This Italian sausage and peppers pasta is one of my favorite dishes to make during the week because it’s easy, simple and my whole family loves it. I bet you will love it too!

Want to jazz up this Italian sausage pasta recipe?

You can add different ingredients to the sausage sauce for pasta such as spinach, broccoli, peas, mushrooms or kale. Add any of these ingredients to the sausage sauce after you browned the sausage and right before adding the crushed tomatoes.

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Italian Sausage Pasta in Instant Pot

Italian sausage pasta made in instant pot is an easy quick dinner that the whole family will love. This one pot sausage pasta is the perfect dish for busy weeknights! 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 370 kcal

Author Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• 4 Premio Italian chicken sausage without the casing
• 14 oz pasta uncooked
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup parsley chopped

Instructions

1. Set Instant pot on saute function. 

2. Pour olive oil in the instant pot and saute onion, bell pepper and garlic until the onion is translucent. 

3. Add in thyme and paprika. Stir well. 

4. Add in Premio Italian chicken sausage and bread it using a spatula. Cook until it's fully brown. 

5. Add in pasta, salt, chicken broth, water and crushed tomatoes. Stir well. 

6. Close and secure the lid. Set the valve to seal and set the pressure cook on high pressure. Set the timer for 5 minutes.  

7. Once the five minute cook is done, do a quick release. 

8. Open the lid and stir in mozzarella cheese. 

9. Serve Italian sausage pasta with parmesan and parsley. 

Recipe Notes

• Italian Sausage Pasta Bake Method:
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Cook Pasta according to the instructions on the packaging.
  • Saute onion, bell peppers and garlic in some olive oil over medium heat.
  • Brown sausage with the vegetables and spices.
  • Add crushed tomatoes to the sausage mixture and stir in the pasta.
  • Transfer everything to an oven safe dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes and serve warm.
• Italian Sausage Pasta Stove Top Method:
  • Saute onion, belle pepper and garlic in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in spices and Italian chicken sausage. Brown the sausage.
  • Add in pasta, crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. bring to simmer.
  • Cover and cook for about twenty to thirty minutes until the water is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
  • Stir in mozzarella and top with parmesan.