Description
Instant Pot Sausage Cacciatore is a hearty and comforting Italian dish that brings the rich flavors of rustic dining into your home. This one-pot meal features juicy Italian sausage simmered with vibrant bell peppers, aromatic onions, and garlic in a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s easy to prepare and promises warmth in every bite. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (chicken or turkey)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed red and green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp agar-agar dissolved in 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Sauté: Set your Instant Pot to 'sauté' mode. Add olive oil, diced onions, and minced garlic; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 2. Brown: Add the Italian sausage links and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- 3. Vegetables: Stir in the chopped bell peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until softened.
- 4. Sauce: Pour in the canned tomatoes and chicken broth; sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- 5. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- 6. Release & Thicken: Once done, perform a quick release. Stir in the agar-agar mixture and let simmer for another minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups (375g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg