This creamy Instant Pot smoked sausage pasta is easy, filling, and made with simple ingredients. Smoked sausage, pasta, and cream cheese come together into a rich, comforting meal that’s perfect for a busy night.
Instant Pot Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta
Course: Instant Pot RecipesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
4
minutesCook Mode
Keep the screen of your device on
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (14 oz) smoked sausage, sliced
12 oz penne pasta
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 package (8 oz) Neufchâtel cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Directions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add the olive oil.
- Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off Sauté.
- Add the penne pasta, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Gently press the pasta down so it is mostly covered by the liquid. Do not stir too much.
- Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- When the cook time is finished, carefully quick release the pressure.
- Stir in the Neufchâtel cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the shredded pepper jack cheese and stir until smooth.
- Let the pasta sit for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, let the pasta rest for 2 to 3 minutes after stirring in the cheeses. If it thickens too much, stir in a small splash of chicken broth. Regular cream cheese may be used in place of Neufchâtel if you prefer.
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