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Instant Pot Cajun Pasta
Instant Pot Cajun Pasta is made with andouille or kielbasa sausage, vegetables, and pasta. It's another instant pot pasta recipe that my family loves!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
737
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Equipment
instant pot
Ingredients
1
Tablespoons
olive oil
12
ounces
smoked andouille sausages
, cut into small rounds*
3
cloves
garlic
, minced
1
bell pepper
, chopped
2
ribs
celery
, chopped
3
green onions
, chopped
salt and pepper
2 - 3
teaspoons
cajun seasoning
, to taste
1 ¼
cups
chicken broth
1
cup
milk
, divided
8
ounces
farfalle pasta
(or your favorite type)
1/2
cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
2
teaspoons
cornstarch
¼
cup
fresh chopped parsley
, for garnish
Instructions
Turn IP to Saute. Add olive oil to pot. Add sausage and brown on both sides.
Push the meat to the side and add the chopped bell peppers, celery and onion and saute 1 minute.
Add garlic and cajun seasoning.
Turn IP OFF.
Add chicken broth, ¾ cup of the milk, and dry pasta, pressing the pasta down to submerge it.
Cook on high pressure (manual for 4 minutes).
When timer beeps, turn the valve to quick release the pressure/steam. Start slowly to be sure only steam comes out, and then fully release it.
Remove lid and give the pasta a gentle stir. Turn the IP pot to Saute. Stir in parmesan cheese.
Stir cornstarch into remaining ¼ cup milk and add to the pot. Stir gently until sauce has slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Recipe can be doubled in a 6qt or larger IP.
*any type of sausage will work!
Nutrition
Calories:
737
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
54
g
|
Protein:
39
g
|
Fat:
40
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Cholesterol:
104
mg
|
Sodium:
1535
mg
|
Potassium:
833
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
4535
IU
|
Vitamin C:
46.3
mg
|
Calcium:
453
mg
|
Iron:
3.9
mg
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