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Kid Tested Casserole


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Pasta shells with smoked sausage and cheese make a delicious and fast Instant Pot meal that kids will love.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 (12 oz) package beef smoked sausage, sliced into quarter inch rounds
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 (16 oz) package Barilla medium shells pasta
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the butter and let it melt. Add in the sausage and brown it for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
  3. Add in the ground mustard, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder and shells. Don’t stir.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir in the cheese and milk until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Instant Pot