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Instant Pot™ Creamy Tomato and Sausage Cavatappi

Instant Pot™ Creamy Tomato and Sausage Cavatappi

  • 25 Minutes Prep
  • 55 Minutes Total
  • 8 Servings
  • 540 Calories per Serving
Sure to become a family favorite, this creamy pasta, loaded with Italian sausage and baby spinach, is made entirely in the Instant Pot™. Whenever a dish is a joy to eat and a breeze to clean up, we call it a win (or in this case, dinner).

Ingredient List

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz uncooked cavatappi pasta (4 cups)
  • 1 package (8 oz) mascarpone, softened
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Preparation

  1. On 6-quart Instant Pot™, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat oil in insert. Add sausage, onions, garlic, salt and pepper flakes; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Select CANCEL.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, broth and pasta. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 7 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure. Stir in mascarpone cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Stir in spinach and basil; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Fresh Italian sausage typically comes in both mild and hot varieties. We tested this recipe with mild Italian sausage, but if you like your pasta on the hot side, feel free to use hot Italian sausage.
  • Make sure to thoroughly stir the dried pasta, broth and tomatoes into the sausage mixture before you begin pressure cooking. This will help the pasta cook more evenly.
  • Cavatappi is a macaroni-type corkscrew-shaped pasta. It holds up well to hearty sauces.
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese makes a tasty garnish for this pasta.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 8
Serving size: About 1&⅓ Cups
Amount per serving (Calories ): 540
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat31g47%
Saturated Fat15g74%
Trans Fat½g% Value not available
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium940mg39%
Total Carbohydrate45g15%
Dietary Fiber3g13%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Sugars5g% Value not available
Protein22g% Value not available
Vitamin DValue not available8%
Vitamin EValue not available6%
CalciumValue not available25%
IronValue not available15%
Potassium470mg13%
ThiaminValue not available40%
RiboflavinValue not available25%
NiacinValue not available20%
Vitamin B6Value not available15%
Vitamin B12Value not available15%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available6%
PhosphorusValue not available30%
MagnesiumValue not available15%
ZincValue not available15%
ManganeseValue not available30%
SeleniumValue not available60%
CopperValue not available10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Exchanges

  • Starch 2,
  • Fruit 0,
  • Other Carbohydrate ½,
  • Skim Milk 0,
  • Low-Fat Milk 0,
  • Milk 0,
  • Vegetable 1,
  • Very Lean Meat ½,
  • Lean Meat 0,
  • Medium-Fat Meat 0,
  • High-Fat Meat 1&½,
  • Fat 3&½,
  • Fruits 0c,
  • Vegetables ½c,
  • Grains 2oz-eq,
  • Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
  • Dairy 1c,
  • Fats & Oils 0tsp

Carbohydrate Choice

  • Choices per serving3

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