One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe
Nothing says simple like a one pot dinner recipe and this creamy Cajun sausage pasta recipe is exactly that! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and can be easily customized for those who prefer a little less heat (or more!) or would like it even creamier (or less creamy too!).
Equipment
- 1 Braiser
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 13 oz. andouille sausage links sliced into medallions - smoky and spicy, the star here
- 6 oz. fresh baby bella mushrooms cleaned and thinly sliced - add that earthy bite
- ½ medium red bell pepper thinly sliced - a sweet crunch to balance heat
- ½ medium yellow bell pepper thinly sliced - bright color and mild sweetness
- 3 large garlic cloves minced - gotta have that aroma going strong
- 12 oz. gluten-free penne pasta holds sauce well and pressure cooks quick
- ½ cup canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes smoky tang that ups the game
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth the broth depth here is key for flavor
- 2 tablespoons no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning mix brings that Cajun heat without overdoing salt
- 7 oz. cream cheese makes everything creamy and luscious
- to taste salt adjust after the cream cheese’s melted in
- optional fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
- optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook sausage: Add the sausage to a large skillet or braiser over medium heat and sear the sausage medallions on both sides, until they crisp up a bit, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook veggies: Add the mushrooms, peppers, and garlic to the same skillet you cooked the sausage in and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes, or just until the mushrooms begin to brown.
- Now stir in your gluten-free penne pasta, canned fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Mix it all good so the seasoning spreads evenly.
- Set your pressure cooker on high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Pay close attention to your float valve—it should pop up, holding the pressure steady. That’s your cue that things are cooking perfectly inside.
- When cooking time’s done, do a quick release so you don’t overcook the pasta. Carefully flick that valve and watch the steam cues as it hisses out.
- Stir in the cream cheese right away while the dish is hot. It’ll melt fast and make everything so creamy and rich. Give it a good stir so that sauce hugs every pasta piece. Season with salt to your taste and sprinkle on chopped parsley or red pepper flakes if you want a bit more kick. Serve it up hot and get ready for those compliments.
Notes
Use a no-salt or low-salt Cajun seasoning blend to avoid excess saltiness. Adjust spice levels and creaminess according to preference. Make sure sausage is fully cooked if not pre-cooked. Cooking times may vary by pasta brand; check doneness regularly.