Jolean’s Casserole–an easy Instant Pot pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, mushrooms, and macaroni simmered in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, finished with melty mozzarella and parmesan.
Jolean’s Casserole
This recipe is adapted from Jolean’s Italian Sausage Casserole on Food.com. The original author said, “My Mom used to make this for us, after she was just a little too old to stand in the kitchen for too long…It was one of her favorites that was easy to make, yet tasted like good old-fashioned comfort food…Sure do miss my Mom!!!” It does come together quickly and it was quickly eaten by my boys. Enjoy!
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Ground Italian sausage–I used mild
- Mushrooms
- Beef broth–or chicken broth, Better than Bouillon
- Macaroni–or cavatappi
- Crushed tomatoes
- Butter
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT Add in the sausage and break it up. Brown it for 4 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
Sprinkle in the macaroni.
Dump the tomatoes evenly over the top of the pasta. Add in the butter, onion powder and garlic powder.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
Stir well. Stir in the cheeses.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with a green salad.
- Try adding in a half cup of diced green peppers.
- Add a splash of cream or a dollop of ricotta at the end for a creamier texture, if desired.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley after serving for a fresh flavor boost.
- I used my 3 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 6 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with mushrooms are Mushroom Bolognese and Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff.
Did you know you can filter the recipes on my website to search by meat type, IP or Crockpot, low carb, gluten free, etc.? Use the filter to find exactly what you are looking for.
Jolean’s Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
An easy Instant Pot pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, mushrooms, and macaroni simmered in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, finished with melty mozzarella and parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 ounces macaroni
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT Add in the sausage and break it up. Brown it for 4 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle in the macaroni. Dump the tomatoes evenly over the top of the pasta. Add in the butter, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Stir well. Stir in the cheeses. Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Instant Pot
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