Instant Pot Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Cheesy Kielbasa Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 24 min
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

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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.

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.

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.

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