Amazin’ Cajun Pasta
By :Chop Secrets
Votes: 28
Rating: 4.79
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
Pot Mixture:
  • 14 oz turkey smoked sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 8 oz short pasta such as rotini or penne
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth warmed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
To Finish:
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped italian parsley optional
Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
Pot Mixture:
  • 14 oz turkey smoked sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 8 oz short pasta such as rotini or penne
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth warmed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
To Finish:
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped italian parsley optional
Votes: 28
Rating: 4.79
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Instructions
  1. Add pot mixture ingredients to the pot and stir. Ensure all pasta is submerged.
  2. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Stir in parmesan cheese. Serve hot topped with chopped italian parsley (optional).
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

21 replies
  1. Leannajlankford
    Leannajlankford says:

    This was my first meal to make in my IP. It turned out great! I used turkey meat instead of sausage and added smoked paprika for a little kick. Next time Id use slightly less cajun seasoning than the recipe called for. Flavor was great just a little salty for my taste. So easy!

  2. Techgirl1951
    Techgirl1951 says:

    This was a great recipe and easy to make, but the next time I’m going to use regular smoked sausage instead of turkey.

  3. TammyDullnig
    TammyDullnig says:

    First time to use my IP. I used regular sausage and it turned out too salty. We did like it though. Just didn’t love it.

  4. carebear77
    carebear77 says:

    Easy to make and amazing! I doubled the recipe and added a chopped bell pepper and onion slices. Increased the cook time to 13 minutes just in case and it came out great!

  5. DianeF
    DianeF says:

    Was too easy to make from scatchin the instant pot. I never had cajun spice so looked it up online and i had all the spices on hand so made up a spice jar full for next time i need it. OMG such a good dish. I used a bit less of the cajun spice than this recipe asked for as not found of spicy foods.

  6. Southerntigger
    Southerntigger says:

    Extremely easy to make. Added more pasta, chesse, cream, broth, and it turned out perfectly.

  7. ejwolff
    ejwolff says:

    I’ve made this recipe twice now. Both times, the cream curdled into a mess and the pot’s “Burn” alarm came on shutting down the pot. I’d stir in more water and start again. Same thing. After openign the pot and stirring in more water several times, the pasta seemed to be done. Overall, the dish tastes good, but I dont’t think I want to go to war with my instant pot again to try to make it again. I’d love to know how other people are able to make it without it burning and curdling. ☹️

  8. Vterefenko
    Vterefenko says:

    Sauteed onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms first to add more flavor. Had to add more liquid to cover pasta like instructions said. Followed time instructions to a T. Cream got clumpy. Pasta was WAY overdone to the point it fell apart and turned into a gooey blob. Might be too much liquid? Definitely going to cut down cook time to 4 or 5 minutes. When it was done, added shredded chicken that we cooked previously.

  9. marik002
    marik002 says:

    Seared the sausage, yellow and red bell peppers, and garlic. Additional to the recipe, added about a cup of tomato puree, pepper, and garlic salt. Threw some parmasean in with it as well and some after. Left out the parsley.

  10. olivrprice
    olivrprice says:

    This came out so well and i’ll definitely make it again. Not sure what the reviews about a burn warning were talking about. Just make sure you stir all the ingredients and completely submerge the pasta. I added a tad more broth and cream to submerge mine. This dish was super easy to make

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