Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

This Easy Instant Pot Cream Sausage Rigatoni recipe is made with classic Italian ingredients. A hearty meat sauce made with Italian sausage smothered in a tomato sauce makes for one of the best pasta dinners from your Instant Pot!

Rigatoni with sausage is always a great meal! If you are looking for an easy but tasty pasta recipe, it is one of my favorites. If you want to add some spice to the dish, substitute the mild Italian sausage for a spicy one.

This meal is great for busy weeknights. The Instant Pot is a great place to make dump meals, meaning you can throw it all into the Instant Pot, and most of the time, cooking is hands-off. 

As the colder weather hits, I am always looking for a truly comforting meal; this is one of the best.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

• Olive Oil
• Onions
• Garlic
• White Wine Vinegar
• Italian Sausage (either mild or hot)
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Water
• Rigatoni Pasta
• Marinara Sauce
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Parmesan Cheese

How To Make Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni

• Start by breaking up your sausage if you are using sausage. Removing the casing.
• Press the saute button, and let it heat up for about 30 seconds.
• Add your olive oil, and let it heat up for about 30 seconds.
• Add the onions and saute until translucent and soft, about 4 to 5 minutes. Put in the garlic, white vinegar, and sausage, continue to saute until the sausage is cooked.
• Add the pasta, water, and marinara sauce.
• Place the lid on and make sure that it’s in the sealed position.
• Set the manual high pressure for 7 minutes.
• When the time is up, do a quick release.
• When you can open the pot, add the heavy whipping cream and Parmesan cheese, and mix well.
• Plate, serve, and enjoy!

 

STORING LEFTOVER INSTANT POT CREAMY SAUSAGE RIGATONI

If you have any leftovers, this makes for a great lunch the next day. If you have any leftovers, let the pasta cool to room temperature, then place it into an airtight container, and place the container in the refrigerator.

To Reheat: Either heat it in a small saucepan or heat it in the microwave.

HOW TO FREEZE:

This makes an incredible make-ahead meal, and it will last about 1 to 2 months in the freezer. 

To Freeze: Let the pasta cool to room temperature, then place into a freezer-safe container, and then place into the freezer.  

It will be good for about 1 to 2 months.

SOME OTHER GREAT EASY INSTANT POT ITALIAN RECIPES:

• Instant Pot Meat Sauce
• Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
• Caprese Salad
• Garlic Knots

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