Instant Pot And Duo Crisp Spicy Sausage Pasta
This Instant Pot spicy sausage pasta recipe has long been one of my all time favorites and now I am updating it to add direction to make it an Instant Pot Duo Crisp pasta recipe.
The recipe originally was a one-pan, stove-top recipe, but it adapts quite well to the Instant pot. It adapts even better to the Duo crisp because you can crisp the top right in the Instant Pot!
You can also make this using a Mealthy Lid or a Ninja Foodi. Update: This recipe also works with the upgraded Instant Pot Pro Crisp and Air Fryer, which you can view here at Amazon: Instant Pot Pro Crisp. You can see user Instant Pot Pro Crisp reviews there too.
Instant Pot and Duo Crisp Spicy Sausage Pasta
Why make this spicy sausage pasta in the instant pot instead of on the stove? Well, sometimes you might not want to heat up the stove, or perhaps you do not have a stove available. Or, maybe you just want to use your Instant Pot!
Before I got my Duo Crisp, I baked this to brown up the cheese after cooking, but making it as a Duo Crisp recipe, you can brown it in the pot.
If you do not have a Duo crisp and don’t want to use an oven or don’t have one, you can skip this step. Sometimes folks just don’t want to heat up the kitchen. It still tastes good with the top not browned.
The ingredients for this recipe are simple. Be sure to get Rotel over plain diced tomatoes because that is what gives this recipe its spice.
What is Rotel?
Rotel is a brand of canned tomatoes that include fire roasted green chiles that are simmered with the tomatoes. It is awesome for adding to recipes to provide a bit of spicy kick.
Mild Rotel is plenty spicy. I use a regular smoked sausage, but you can sub turkey sausage or beef if you prefer. You can use either fresh or prepared minced garlic.
Start off my dicing some onions. I use half of a large onion.
Next, slice the sausage. I like to use a good smoked pork or beef sausage.
On saute mode, cook the onions, garlic and sausage until the onions are soft and the sausage starts to brown a bit.
Then, add your pasta, cream, and broth.
Pressure cook for five minutes and then use quick release.
A few tips for cooking pasta in the instant pot: a good rule of thumb for pasta is to cook for half the time listed on the package minus one minute. Mine said 12, so I did 5 minutes.
Also, if you have any issue with foam coming out during quick release (I did not with this recipe), use a long handled spoon or tongs and pulse the lever pack and forth from seal to vent. The starch in pastas will sometimes foam.
Adding the Cheese and Baking or Air Frying in the Duo Crisp
When done, stir in the cheese and allow it to melt. If not baking, stir it all in.
If baking, or using the Duo Crisp (or Meatlhy Lid), stir in half of the cheese.
For baking, transfer to a baking pan, and put the other half of cheese on top. If using the Duo Crisp or a Mealthy Lid, put the remainder of top in the Instant Pot.
Broil until the cheese browns and then enjoy!
In the Duo Crisp, air frying for 4-5 minutes should do the trick.
If you prefer to make this spicy sausage pasta on the stovetop, simply use a covered skillet instead of the Instant Pot and simmer for the amount of time listed on your pasta package.
So, there you have it! Instant Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta.
More Instant Pot and Duo Crisp Pasta Recipes
For another good Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pasta, try my Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pizza Pasta.
For a really good standard Instant Pot Pasta, try Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta.
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Instant Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta
Instant Pot and Instant Pot Duo Crisp Spicy Sausage Pasta. This recipe can be made either in the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, or with a regular pot and baked, or on the stove top.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage, slcied
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 T prepared minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil, onion, garlic, and sausaage to Instant Pot
- On Saute mode cook until the onions are soft and the sausage begins to lightly brown, about 5 minutes
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir
- Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes or for 1/2 of the time listed on the pasta package minus one minute.
- Use quick release
- Stir in half of the cheese (if baking) or all of the cheese (if not baking)
- If baking: Transfer to a baking pan, add the other half of the cheese on top, and broil until the cheese is browned, about 5 minutes
- If Using the Duo Crisp or Mealthy Lid, add the remaining cheese on top and air fry at 400 for 4-5 minutes until browned
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 484Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1251mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g
