Instant Pot Cajun Pasta
Devashish
This soul-warming Instant Pot Cajun Pasta delivers bold Louisiana flavors in just 40 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort, this pressure cooker recipe packs an impressive 39g of protein per serving while keeping prep time to only 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Servings 4
Calories 737 kcal
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked andouille sausages cut into small rounds
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 whole bell pepper chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 3 whole green onions chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning to taste
- 1 1/4 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
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley for garnish
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.
Calories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 39gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1535mgPotassium: 833mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4535IUVitamin C: 46.3mgCalcium: 453mgIron: 3.9mg
Keyword Andouille sausage, creamy pasta, one-pot meal, pressure cooker pasta, spicy cajun seasoning