Instant Pot Pizza Pasta

pizza pasta with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni

5 from 1 vote

This instant pot pizza pasta is made with sweet sausage, pepperoni, black olives, cheese, and a delicious sauce. A definite crowd-pleaser that will impress the entire family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Servings:

Calories: 1007kcal

Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
1 lb sweet sausage ground
1/2 onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp ground onion
1/2 tsp red crushed pepper optional
3 cups water
28 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
1/4 tsp sugar optional
1/4 cup black olives
6-8 slices mozzarella cheese or 1 cup shredded
10 slices pepperoni
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil

Instructions

Press the "saute" function on your instant pot and add oil. Add the ground sausage and break it up using a wooden spoon. Add the onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sausage is completely browned.
Add the red crushed pepper, granulated garlic, ground onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar, mix well. Add the penne pasta, do not mix. Pour the water over the pasta and press the pasta down using a spoon. Press the "cancel" function place the lid on top, and seal the valve. Press the "pressure cook" function and cook for 3 minutes.
Once the 3 minutes are up, do a quick release and open the lid once all of the steam is released. Stir the pasta and check for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed.
Cover with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices and place the lid on top. Press the "saute" function and cook with the lid on for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese melts completely. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

The cooking time does not include the time it takes the instant pot to come to pressure.

I used an 8 qt instant pot.

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