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Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Tender and delicious Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers Recipe done in less than 30 minutes. Italian Sausage and sweet bell peppers and onions can be served as Sausage and Pepper subs, served over cooked pasta or white rice. A perfect dinner recipe any day of the week. Also a great game day recipe while watching the game.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Natural Release 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 119 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 8 whole Hot Italian Sausage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 cup sliced sweet bell peppers
  • ½ cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 5 Regular Hot Dog Buns
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Instructions 

  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot insert and turn on the sauté setting. Place the sausage in the Instant Pot and brown on all sides.
  • Remove the browned sausage from the Instant Pot and place them on a paper towel to drain Set aside.
  • Add the sliced onion and sliced bell peppers.
  • Return the sausage to the pot. Add the water, tomato paste, minced garlic and Italian Seasoning to the Instant Pot and toss together to combine.
  • Add the sauce and the shredded Parmesan cheese to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on and make sure the valve is in the sealing position. Press the manual button and set the time to 10 minutes.
  • Once the pressure cooking time has completed allow a natural release of steam for 8 minutes. 
  • Carefully remove the lid. 
  • Serve on buns or over pasta or rice.
  • Makes 5 servings.

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Recipe Expert Tips

Serving Ideas:
  • Serve the sausage and peppers on a sub roll and top with shredded cheese.
  • Serve the cooked sausgae and peppers over a bed of cooked pasta.
  • Serve the pressure cooked sausage and peppers over a bed of cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 719mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 2mg
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