Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
  • 1-1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional

Method

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat. Cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until meat is coated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next five ingredients; pour in water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to low and set time for 6 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure. Press cancel.
  • Stir in cream; heat through. Top with cheese and, if desired, fresh basil.