Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers with Pasta
Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers with Pasta is a simple, easy, and delicious pasta dish that is loaded with tons of flavor, lots of cheese, and will be a huge hit with the family.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds hot Italian sausage, (can use mild)
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons basil
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 6 ounce tomato paste
- 14.25 ounce petite diced tomatoes
- 10 ounce Rotel
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter and Italian sausage links to the bottom of the pot.
- "Saute" sausage until all sides are browned then remove from pot.
- Slice sausage into ½ inch pieces and return back to pot.
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter
- "Saute" until bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add oregano, basil, Slap Ya Mama, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir.
- Next, add the remaining ingredients (except the shredded cheese) and stir.
- Close and lock lid. Turn vent to "sealing" and press "manual" "high pressure" and set the time for 6 minutes(takes about 25 minutes to reach full pressure).
- When finished, natural release for 5 minutes then quick release.
- Open lid once the float valve drops.
- Add the shredded cheese, stir and enjoy.
- Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.