This creamy sausage rigatoni is the ultimate comfort food made easy in your Instant Pot! With just a few simple ingredients and one pot, you’ll have a restaurant-quality pasta dinner ready in under 30 minutes. The combination of savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, and creamy Parmesan creates the most satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
What I love most about this recipe is how effortless it is – you literally dump everything into the Instant Pot and let it work its magic. No need to boil pasta separately or dirty multiple pans. The rigatoni comes out perfectly tender and coated in the most luxurious creamy sauce that clings to every ridge. It’s become my go-to weeknight dinner when I want something special without all the fuss!
How To Make Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
Step 1. I start by setting my Instant Pot to the saute function and browning the Italian sausage. I like to break it up into bite-sized pieces as it cooks – this ensures every forkful has the perfect amount of savory sausage. The browning process adds so much flavor to the final dish, so don’t skip this step!
Step 2. Once the sausage is perfectly browned and crumbly, I add the chicken broth to deglaze the pot. This step is crucial because it picks up all those delicious browned bits from the bottom, which adds incredible depth of flavor to our sauce.
Step 3. Next comes the magic – I pour in the pasta sauce, creating this beautiful rich base for our rigatoni. The sauce combines with the sausage and broth to create the most aromatic foundation. I love how the colors start coming together at this stage!
Step 4. Now I add the heavy cream, which transforms our sauce into something truly special. The cream creates that luxurious, velvety texture that makes this dish feel like a restaurant-quality meal. I also add the garlic and seasonings at this point for maximum flavor infusion.
Step 5. Time to add the star of the show – the rigatoni! I make sure every piece is submerged in the liquid, which is key to even cooking. The ridged shape of rigatoni is perfect for this recipe because it holds onto all that creamy, saucy goodness in every bite.
Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Rigatoni
Ingredients
- 1lb Ground Sausage
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Pepper
- 24oz Pasta Sauce
- 1Tbs Italian Seasoning
- 3 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 Heavy Cream
- 16oz Rigatoni Noodles
- 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Parsley (Garnish)
- 1Tbs Garlic
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute and brown ground sausage
- Add broth, pasta sauce, cream, garlic, and seasonings
- Stir well to combine all ingredients
- Add rigatoni noodles, ensuring they're submerged in liquid
- Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes
- Quick release and stir in Parmesan cheese
Notes
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