Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage
  • 1 large carrot (peeled, and diced)
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
  • 16 ounces Italian Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce (or marinara sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup dried pasta (such as rotini, campenelle, elbow noodles, etc)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese (for serving)

Instruction

  • Turn Instant Pot to Saute function and add in the oil.
  • Once heated, add in the sausage and brown until almost no longer pink, breaking up sausage as it cooks.
  • Add in onions, carrots, and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes longer. Turn Instant Pot off. Drain off any excess grease IF NEEDED and then return the inner pot back to the instant pot.
  • Add in the stock in stock and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot.
  • Add tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and noodles to Instant Pot and stir to incorporate.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and turn the vent knob to the sealed position. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes, using the manual or pressure cook function.
  • Once cook time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Be sure to stand away from the vent knob, to protect yourself from steam and liquid that may escape.
  • Stir in spinach to soup and let just wilt.
  • Serve soup with cheese as desired.