Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage Recipe

Over the years I have found cajun cooking to be very similar to West Virginia cooking in the sense that we use the simple, inexpensive ingredients we have on hand to great delicious food.  One such recipe for me is this Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage.  

I used only a few pantry staples and created this AMAZING comfort dish that was ready in UNDER 30 minutes!  You can't beat that!  I know you're gonna love this one so...

Let's get started!

For this Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage you will need a few simple ingredients:

• 1 lb. of Smoked Sausage, sliced 
• 1 lb. of Fettuccine Pasta, broke in half
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, Diced
• 3 Stalks of Celery, diced
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 2 cups Shredded Parmesan
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Sliced Green Onion, optional

To begin you will need to place your instant pot on the sauté setting.

Allow it to get hot and add a little oil.

Next add the sliced smoked sausage and let it brown.
This takes about 5 minutes.

After that you will add what is known as the holy trinity, the green pepper, onion, and celery.

After all, it ain't cajun cooking if your ain't using your trinity!

Now add the minced garlic and...

cajun seasoning.

Stir everything around and let the vegetables sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the chicken broth.

Add the pasta.

You are going to want to make sure the pasta is totally submerged in the liquid.
Otherwise you are going to have crispy bits of pasta and no one wants that.  lol

Place the lid on your Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to SEALING not venting.

Set the Instant Pot to MANUAL for 10 minutes.

Allow it to come to pressure and then the timer will begin to count down.

We are so close y'all!

Once the 10 minutes have elapsed, turn the valve to VENTING for a quick release.

This is what you will have once you remove the lid.  You can see how most the liquid has been absorbed and the pasta is perfectly cooked!

Now it's time for the good stuff!

Add the heavy cream and...

shredded parmesan.

Mix everything together.

Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This will allow the sauce to get thick and creamy.

Now you are ready to eat!  Would you look at that plate of pasta perfection!  YUM!  I topped this with a little fresh green onion for crunch and let me just tell you, this meal is seriously one of my new favs.  The best part it was super easy and done in no time with very little mess!   I know you're gonna go wild for this one so get in the kitchen and give it a try TONIGHT!  And as always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Crocktober!
~The Kitchen Wife~

PS- Crockpot instructions are in the recipe card below!

Yield: 4-6

Author: Mandee Pogue

Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage Recipe

This delicious recipe for Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage uses simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes! It's sure to become a family favorite in no time!

prep time: 10 Mcook time: 15 Mtotal time: 25 M

ingredients:

• 1 lb. of Smoked Sausage, sliced
• 1 lb. of Fettuccine Pasta, broke in half
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, Diced
• 3 Stalks of Celery, diced
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 2 cups Shredded Parmesan
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Sliced Green Onion, optional

instructions:

How to cook Instant Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage Recipe

Instant Pot

1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté.  Allow it to get hot and add a little oil. 
2. Add the sausage and brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the green pepper, onion, celery, garlic, and cajun seasoning.  Cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.  
4. Add the chicken broth and pasta.  Stir everything together making sure all of the pasta is submerged in the liquid.  
5. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve on SEALING.  
6. Set the Instant Pot to MANUAL and the timer on 10 minutes. 
7. Allow it to come to pressure.  Once at pressure it will begin to cook. 
8. When 10 minutes has elapsed turn the valve to VENTING for a quick release.  
9. Remove the lid and give everything a stir. 
10. Add the cream and cheese.  Stir everything together.  
11. Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE once more and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  
12. When the sauce is thick creamy it's time to eat!  
13. Serve and Enjoy!

Crockpot

1. Add the sausage, green pepper, onion, celery, garlic, cajun seasoning, pasta, and chicken broth to the crockpot. 
2. Make sure all the pasta is submerged in the liquid.  
3. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
4. After 5 hours, add the heavy cream and shredded cheese. 
5. Stir everything together. 
6. Turn the crockpot to HIGH for 30 minutes to let the sauce thicken.  
7. Serve and Enjoy!  

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