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    Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce

    Published: Feb 1, 2018 · Modified: Feb 24, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 8 Comments

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    Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni in a white bowl garnished with parmesan

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    A dinner that everyone will love? Yes! Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce fits that bill.

    Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with tomato cream sauce in a bowl with parsley and parmesan

    It is a big yummy pot of carbolicious pasta, Italian sausage, garlic, onions, and spices, all mixed with a heavenly tomato sauce with just a touch of cream.

    The best part is it’s all made in your Instant Pot, giving you more time to relax… or shower… or vacuum… or help with homework, whatever you like to do with your extra time. For me, that is finally sitting down for a minute! Phew

    I love using my Instant Pot to make pasta! There’s no boiling water, stirring, waiting, straining. It all gets mixed together and cooked in one pot. Not to mention you only have one pot to clean at the end.

    When the pasta is done cooking there will be a bit of liquid in the pot. Not to worry! It will look like this:

    Pasta, sausage, and tomato sauce in the instant pot

    Once that liquid is mixed with a little heavy cream it thickens up just a smidge and turns into the most delicious velvety sauce.

    Let it rest in the pot for just a few minutes and it will coat the pasta perfectly. If you have a piece of bread you will be sopping up that sauce to the very last bite.

    If you don’t have bread you will be tempted to lick your plate. Go for it!

    Instant Pot

    If you do not have an Instant Pot but are interested in buying one, I would highly recommend the 6 qt Duo Plus 9-in-1 or the 6 qt Duo Plus 7-in-1.

    I personally have the 6 quart 9-in-1, to be honest I am not sure I will ever use all 9 features (like the sterilize or yogurt), but I guess they are there if I want them. The main features I use are the saute, meat/stew, soup/broth, rice, and pressure cook.

    The main reason that I recommend these two Instant Pots is the size, 6 quarts. This gives you the space you need inside the pot to make just about any recipe, for two people or ten people!

    Did you know that your Instant Pot can also double as a Slow Cooker!!! I plan to take advantage of that feature more this winter.

    Buy the Instant Pot here, thru my affiliate link. It will NOT cost you any extra, it simply supports me and allows me to continue providing awesome recipes for free on Mom’s Dinner! Thank you♥

    Variations on Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce

    Here are a few ideas to change up this recipe to suit your family’s taste:

    • Choose your own sausage flavor – hot, mild, or sweet – pork, turkey, or chicken sausage.
    • Stir in some fresh grated Parmesan cheese at the end for a cheesier version of this pasta.
    • Top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese.
    • Garnish with fresh chopped basil, chives, or parsley.
    • Use your families favorite jarred marinara.
    Instant Pot Rigatoni with tomato cream sauce in a bowl with parsley and parmesan

    Instant Pot Rigatoni for Dinner

    Since this is such an easy dinner I like to keep it all pretty simple and give myself a break. I will just warm some thick bread in the oven, like a ciabatta or baguette, and make our favorite bagged Caesar salad.

    I hope you give Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce a try in your kitchen.

    Love- Susie

    Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

    rigatoni in a bowl with sausage and sauce

    Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni with Tomato Cream Sauce

    A rigatoni pasta mixed with sausage and a rich marinara sauce with just a touch of cream. Easily made all in your Instant Pot. This is an excellent one pot dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz rigatoni pasta
    • 1 lb italian sausage
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 3 plump garlic cloves minced
    • 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 cups jarred marinara
    • 3 tablespoon pesto store bought or homemade pesto
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
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    Instructions

    • Set the Instant Pot to saute. Cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the oregano, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and sausage and cook, crumbling the sausage until it is cooked thru, about 5 minutes.
    • Turn the saute mode off. If there is excess grease from the sausage, drain some off before moving on.
    • Add the pasta, water, sauce, pesto and salt. Stir to combine. Try to have all the pasta at least touching the liquid.
    • Lock the lid in place and turn the pressure valve to seal.
    • Using pressure mode set the timer for 7 minutes.
    • When the timer beeps, turn the pot off and do a quick release by turning the pressure valve to vent.
    • Once all the pressure is released remove the lid. There will be a little liquid left in the pot.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it rest for a few minutes, it will thicken as it sits.

    Notes:

    * It is normal to have a few pieces of pasta stick to the bottom of the pan. It will just require extra scrubbing when you wash the pot!
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    About Susie Weinrich

    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Missy

      December 03, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Do I cook this on low or high pressure? Thanks

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      • Susie

        December 04, 2020 at 8:30 am

        I have always used high pressure.

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    2. John

      August 12, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Yum!

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      • Susie

        August 12, 2018 at 11:22 pm

        Same! I love this recipe

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      • Michelle

        October 09, 2019 at 4:03 pm

        This is a solid, feel good recipe! Yum! Thank you!

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    3. Michelle

      March 12, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      I made this tonight and it was wonderful! Love how simple and quick it was after a long day. Thank you for providing this!

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      • Susie

        March 12, 2018 at 9:39 pm

        Michelle,
        I am so glad you loved it! I hope you put your feet up while it cooked.

        Reply

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