CREAMY CAJUN PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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Thus is a great recipe quick and easy with so many variations you can add chicken or shrimp, or other vegetables like broccoli. Also very versatile you can turn up the spice by adding hot sausage instead of mild.

Provided by Jordan Calvert

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion
1 diced pepper, green, red, orange (whichevere you prefer)
1 pkg italian sausage, mild or hot( sliced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 1/2 c chicken broth
1 can(s) diced tomatos ( not drained)
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 oz uncooked penne pasta
4 oz cream cheese (softened abd cut into pieces)
1 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" mode. Add oil and butter.
  • 2. Add onion and green pepper and cook until starting to get soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 3. Add sausage and garlic and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 4. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper
  • 5. Add pasta and use a wooden spoon to push it all down into the liquid
  • 6. Place lid on Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is in "sealing" position. Cancel the "Saute" mode and set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes
  • 7. Manually release the pressure. Remove lid and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until the cheese is melted.
  • 8. Sprinkle parsley on top

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