Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers
Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers brings tender turkey links together with sweet red and green bell peppers, onions, and a garlicky tomato sauce. The Italian seasoning rounds it out with herbaceous warmth, perfect tucked into rolls for game day or served over rice or polenta for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. When the pot is hot, add oil, the green and red bell peppers, and the onion. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Lightly poke the sausage casings with a fork and add them to the pot. Brown the sausages on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, the garlic, the Italian seasoning, and the salt. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Turn off the Saute function and select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Slice the sausages on the diagonal into small pieces. Serve right away.
- Calories 415.89 kcal High 21%
- Protein 17.83 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 43.45 g 16%
- Total Fat 20.94 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.8 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.24 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 985.47 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 8.84 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 16.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 87.26 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.97 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1232.0 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 172.28 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 90.8 mg Good Source 101%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Italian Seasoning, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 415.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Italian Sausage with Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 415.89 calories and 17.83 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 985.47 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.8 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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