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Roasted Red Pepper and Italian Sausage Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe

This hearty and comforting pressure cooker pasta recipe features smoky roasted red peppers, savory Italian sausage, and a luxurious creamy sauce that clings beautifully to penne pasta. A quick, flavorful dinner full of cozy goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Skillet Large
  • 1 Blender or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 red bell peppers roasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound dried pasta penne recommended
  • 1 pound Italian sausage ground
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 0.5 large sweet onion diced
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • pinch salt
  • pinch white pepper
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan or mozzarella cheese grated
  • parsley fresh or dried, chopped
  • basil fresh or dried, chopped

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast red bell peppers on baking sheet for 20–25 minutes until skins blister, turning occasionally.
  • Place roasted peppers in covered bowl to steam for 10 minutes. Peel skins and chop peppers.
  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown the ground sausage. Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Add diced onions and shallots. Sauté 4–5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped roasted peppers. Sauté 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in vegetable broth and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Purée the sauce using a blender or immersion blender. Return sauce to skillet.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the browned sausage to sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir everything together until pasta is thoroughly coated. Garnish with cheese, herbs and serve.

Notes

To save time, substitute jarred roasted red peppers and pre-cooked sausage. This recipe stores well as leftovers and makes a great casserole base.