Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage

Name: Instant Pot Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ((Use 2 Tbsp for stovetop version)); 1 lb Italian sausage ((500 grams) casing removed, cut into 1/2 inch chunks); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1 Tbsp garlic (minced ); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup bell peppers (1 inch cubes); 1 Tbsp granulated sugar ([See Note 1]); 1 ½ tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper powder; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or water (No broth needed for stovetop version)); 28 oz. crushed tomatoes ((794 grams) [See Note 2]); 8 oz dry penne pasta ((226 grams) [See Note 3]); ½ cup heavy cream; parmesan cheese (shredded); parsley (chopped, to garnish); ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste, optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Instant Pot penne pasta with sausage and peppers is a delicious one pot dinner. This pressure cooker pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! This Instant Pot Pasta with tomato cream sauce can be ready in 30 minutes with just 10 minutes hands-on time.

Updated at: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:13:11 GMT