Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta
Make dinner time exciting again with this zesty Cajun sausage pasta dish that's ready in minutes thanks to the Instant Pot. A family favorite recipe!
Servings: 6
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 14 oz smoked andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes *don't drain
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning *Chupacabra or Slap Ya Mama
- 1 dash Cayenne pepper
- 12 oz Penne pasta, uncooked
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Turn sauté mode on Instant Pot and add in the oil and butter.
- Add in the green pepper and onion, allowing to sauté about 3 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and sausage, sautéing an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the paprika, Italian seasoning, broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, Cayenne pepper, and uncooked pasta.
- Stir a bit to push down the pasta into the liquid.
- Turn off saute mode and place lid securely on top. Ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook manual, high pressure, for 5 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pin drops, open lid and stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
- Once cheeses have melted and all has been incorporated, serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1354mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1395IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 2mg
