Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers recipe that’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal. This dish combines smoked sausage with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a savory tomato-based sauce, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
1 Packet (13 oz / 368 g)
Bell Peppers:
1 medium yellow, 1 medium red, 1 medium green
Onion:
1 medium yellow
Garlic:
6 pods
Diced Tomatoes:
1 can (10 oz / 283 g)
Tomato Paste:
2 tbsp
Olive Oil:
2 tbsp
Salt:
to taste
Seasonings:
1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp dry basil flakes, 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional), 1 tsp Paprika (optional)
Liquid:
1/2 cup red wine
Instructions
- Brown the Sausages: Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot, brown the sausages, and set aside.
- Saute Peppers and Onions: Add peppers, onion, and garlic to the pot, saute briefly.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings, salt, and red wine. Deglaze the pot.
- Pressure Cook: Cook on HIGH for 10 mins for softer veggies or 5 mins for firmer texture.
- Quick Release and Finish: Release pressure, return sausages to the pot, simmer until desired consistency.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice, pasta, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- Measuring Units: 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- Sausages: Can use pre-cooked or uncooked varieties
- Pressure Cooking Time: 10 mins for softer veggies, 5 mins for firmer
- Intolerant to Spice: Adjust spice level accordingly
- Storing Tips: Refrigerate for up to 7 days, freeze for up to 1 month
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
