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    Home » Instant Pot Pasta Recipes » Instant Pot Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

    Instant Pot Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta recipe! This quick pasta recipe takes less than 30 minutes total to make. Perfect for busy weeknights!

    Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta on a white plate next to an Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta is a family favorite! My kids love the cheesy pasta, and I love how easy it is to make.

    The pasta makes a great weeknight dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to make. This simple, kid-friendly pasta dish is easy to change up to suit your tastes and what you have on hand!

    Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for instant pot cheesy kielbasa pasta in dishes.
    • Kielbasa: You can use any type of kielbasa that you like.
    • Onion: I use white or yellow onion.
    • Penne pasta: Feel free to use a similar short pasta, like ziti, if you prefer.
    • Chicken broth: I use reduced-sodium chicken broth.
    • Diced tomatoes: You can use regular diced tomatoes, Italian diced tomatoes, or diced tomatoes with green chiles if you would like.
    • Milk: Any milk - from skim milk to whole milk will work.
    • Cheese: I like to use extra sharp cheese. Mild or medium would also work. Also, feel free to use less cheese if you would like.

    How to make Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta

    Sliced kielbasa in an instant pot inner pot.

    Step 1: Press sauté. When hot, add the sliced sausage.

    Step 2: Stir the sausage as it cooks. When heated through, remove the sausage to a dish.

    Step 3: Add the diced onion to the now-empty inner pot. Scrape up any browned bits in the bottom of the pot as you cook the onion. Cook, stirring regularly, until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes.

    Step 4: Stir in the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring regularly. Press cancel.

    Pasta in an instant pot inner pot.

    Step 5: Add the pasta to the inner pot.

    Step 6: Pour in the chicken broth. Gently press the pasta into the broth.

    Pasta covered with chicken broth and tomatoes in an instant pot.

    Step 7: Pour the diced tomatoes with juices over the pasta. Do not stir.

    Step 8: Press manual high pressure and adjust time to 4 minutes. When the cooking time has finished, quickly release the pressure. Unlock and release the lid.

    Step 9: Give everything a good stir.

    Step 10: Add the milk and cheddar cheese. Stir in until the cheese has melted.

    Cheesy kielbasa pasta in an instant pot.

    Step 11: Add the cooked sausage, and stir in.

    A fork taking a bite of kielbasa.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I add veggies?

    You can! Sometimes I sauté diced bell peppers in with the onion.

    Do I have to add all of the cheese?

    No, you can use less cheese if you would like.

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The pasta will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored.

    More Instant Pot pasta recipes!

    • Instant Pot Italian Mac and Cheese
    • Instant Pot Beef and Shells
    • Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
    • Instant Pot Cavatini

    If you’ve tried this Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who’ve made my recipes!

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    Instant Pot cheesy kielbasa pasta on a white plate next to an Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

    Delicious cheesy kielbasa pasta that's made entirely in the Instant Pot
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Time to Pressure: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 767kcal
    Author: Kate at Eating in an Instant

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 2-12 ounce packages kielbasa sliced
    • 1 ½ cups diced onion
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 16 ounce box penne pasta
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • ½ cup milk
    • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Press sauté.
    • When hot, add the sliced sausage.
    • Stir the sausage as it cooks.
    • When heated through, remove the sausage to a dish.
    • Add the diced onion to the now-empty inner pot.
    • Scrape up any browned bits in the bottom of the pot as you cook the onion.
    • Cook, stirring regularly, until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes.
    • Stir in the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring regularly.
    • Press cancel.
    • Add the pasta to the inner pot.
    • Pour in the chicken broth.
    • Gently press the pasta into the broth.
    • Pour the diced tomatoes with juices over the pasta. Do not stir.
    • Press manual high pressure and adjust time to 4 minutes.
    • When the cooking time has finished, quickly release the pressure.
    • Unlock and release the lid.
    • Give everything a good stir.
    • Add the milk and cheddar cheese.
    • Stir in until the cheese has melted.
    • Add the cooked sausage, and stir in.

    Notes

    • Kielbasa: You can use any type of kielbasa that you like.
    • Onion: I use white or yellow onion.
    • Penne pasta: Feel free to use a similar short pasta, like ziti, if you prefer.
    • Chicken broth: I use reduced-sodium chicken broth.
    • Diced tomatoes: You can use regular diced tomatoes, Italian diced tomatoes, or diced tomatoes with green chiles if you would like.
    • Milk: Any milk - from skim milk to whole milk will work.
    • Cheese: I like to use extra sharp cheese. Mild or medium would also work. Also, feel free to use less cheese if you would like.
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 767kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1235mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Brittney

      June 07, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was a big hit with the kids. Even my picky eater wanted seconds. Thanks for the recipes!

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 07, 2022 at 9:18 pm

        Thanks! This is one of my kids' favorites, too.

        Reply
    2. Christy S.

      May 05, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love your recipes and have just subscribed to your blog. Are you on Pinterest with this blog so I can follow?

      Thank you.
      Christy S.

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      • Kate

        May 08, 2022 at 2:31 am

        Thank you so much! Yes, you can find me here on Pinterest.

        Reply

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