Instant Pot Pizza Casserole Food

INSTANT POT PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Turn on pot to the Sauté setting. Once the display reads HOT, add the sausage and onion and sauté until the sausage is completely cooked.
• Add Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir. If you are using green pepper or mushroom, add them here.
• Add the broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze by removing any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan. Cancel the Sauté function.
• Add the pasta evenly over the mixture and DO NOT STIR.
• Pour the pizza sauce over the pasta and to cover it completely and DO NOT STIR.
• Lock the lid in place and move the valve to the Sealing position. Pressure Cook/Manual on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes (half of the boiling time as instructed on the box).
• When finished cooking perform a Quick Release of the pressure by slowly moving the valve to the venting position. Do it slowly to prevent any splattering.
• Carefully open the lid and stir in half of the cheese and all but 9 pieces of pepperoni. Stir in olives or cooked bacon if using.
• Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese on top and then place the remaining pepperoni on top of the cheese. Close the lid and let the cheese melt.
• Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the sausage and break it up*. Add in the onion. Brown the sausage for about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Drain any grease.
• Add in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot so that nothing is sticking.
• Add in the pasta and press to submerge as much as possible but do not stir.
• Dump the pizza sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the sauce. Layer the pepperoni over the top. Don't stir.
• 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 the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
• Sprinkle cheeses on top and let melt. Stir and serve.

INSTANT POT® PIZZA PASTA

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, sausage, onion, and anchovies to the Instant Pot® once hot. Cook and stir, breaking up sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in bell pepper, mushrooms, and olives; stir to combine. Cancel Saute function.
• Scatter pasta evenly on top of sausage mixture. Pour in red wine. Spread pasta sauce evenly on top of the pasta, but do not stir.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on top of the pasta. Stir to incorporate. Serve immediately.