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Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese

Published: Sep 19, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese is the perfect Sunday dinner or hearty pasta dinner to feed a large group of people. The creamy and tangy goat cheese compliment the sausage and peppers in tomato sauce.

Plated Rigatoni noodles with meaty red sauce, basil, and cheese in front of instant pot with title text.

My husband and I have started going to a 4-course wine dinner at Carrabba’s this year. We’ve only been to two, but the two that we have been to the food has been delicious and wine incredible. During our last wine tasting for our pasta course we had a rigatoni with sausage and peppers and a slice of goat cheese on top. I didn’t realize it was goat cheese until I tasted it and then I thought ohhh I love this creamy/tangy cheese paired with the sausage and peppers.

Plated Rigatoni noodles with meaty red sauce, basil, and cheese next to sliced baguette and tomatoes.

I continued to enjoy a tiny little bit of cheese with every bite of pasta. I knew that I had to recreate this dinner at home. After two testings at home I achieved this recipe for Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese! It’s so good and perfect for a Sunday dinner or any night of the week that you want dinner done in under an hour.

top view of rigatoni noodles in instant pot with red meat sauce.

How do you make Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese ?

Heat a 6-quart Instant Pot to “saute” mode. Once the indicator shows “hot” pour the olive oil in the pot. Then place the ground mild Italian sausage in the Instant Pot. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until brown. Then add in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Next, add in the white wine to de-glaze the pot. Scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Turn the Instant Pot off. Then add in the tomato paste. Mix until all the tomato paste is mixed through the meat. Then add in the diced petite tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well then add in the box of rigatoni, and 3 cups of water. Stir until all the pasta is under the water.

Close the lid and place the valve to “sealing”. Select “manual” and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully, force pressure as soon as it beeps. Remove the lid, stir and sprinkle in the fresh parsley. Divide evenly among plates and serve with a slice of goat cheese on top.

Plated Rigatoni noodles with meaty red sauce, basil, and cheese in front of baguette and tomato.

Can you freeze pasta?

This pasta makes a lot as well. So whether your cooking for a crowd or just for a few people you can freeze any of the leftover pasta for a future meal. It’s very easy to freeze pasta. First, you want to make sure you have a freezer safe container. I like to go to the restaurant supply store and purchase metal tins with paper lids. You know–like the ones you find at the steakhouses. Once the pasta has reached room temperature–place it inside the container. For this pasta, do not freeze the goat cheese. You can add that once it’s recooked. Place the pasta in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.

To cook frozen pasta. First, you’ll want to defrost the container in the refrigerator overnight. Then add to a skillet with ¼ cup of water. Cook for 5-10 minutes until warmed. Then, plate and add the goat cheese on top of each plate.

Plated Rigatoni noodles with meaty red sauce, basil, and cheese in front of instant pot and caprese platter.

What pairs well with Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese?

Here are a few of my favorite items to pair with my recipe for Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese.

  • Caprese Salad
  • Broccoli w/ Pine Nuts & Raisins
  • Italian Bread
  • Tomato & Onion Salad Marinated with Balsamic Vinaigrette

If your looking for a delicious and relatively easy meal. I hope you make my easy recipe for Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese.

Bowl Rigatoni in meaty red sauce with goat cheese on placemat with forks and french bread.

Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni

Instant Pot Sausage & Rigatoni with Goat Cheese is the perfect Sunday dinner or hearty pasta dinner to feed a large group of people. The creamy and tangy goat cheese compliment the sausage and peppers in tomato sauce.
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Course: Instant Pot, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 582kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage ground
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 cup multi-color bell peppers diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 28 oz. diced petite tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb. rigatoni
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 8 slices of fresh goat cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a 6-quart Instant Pot to “saute” mode. Once the indicator shows “hot” pour the olive oil in the pot. Then place the ground mild Italian sausage in the Instant Pot. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook for about 5 minutes or until brown. Then add in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Mix well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Next, add in the white wine to deglaze the pot. Scraping up all the brown bits from the bottom. Turn the Instant Pot off. Then add in the tomato paste. Mix until all the tomato paste is mixed through the meat. Then add in the diced petite tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well then add in the box of rigatoni, and 3 cups of water. Stir until all the pasta is under the water.
  • Close the lid and place the valve to “sealing”. Select “manual” and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully, force pressure as soon as it beeps. Remove the lid, stir and sprinkle in the fresh parsley. Divide evenly among plates and serve with a slice of goat cheese on top.

Notes

This pasta makes a lot as well. So whether your cooking for a crowd or just for a few people you can freeze any of the leftover pasta for a future meal. It’s very easy to freeze pasta. First, you want to make sure you have a freezer safe container. I like to go to the restaurant supply store and purchase metal tins with paper lids. You know–like the ones you find at the steakhouses. Once the pasta has reached room temperature–place it inside the container. For this pasta, do not freeze the goat cheese. You can add that once it’s recooked. Place the pasta in the freezer and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1537IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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