Penne and Sausage Ragu

Item No. REC11948
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Wheat
Prepared with
Ninja Combi™ All-in-One Multicooker, Oven, and Air Fryer
Model: SFP701
$249.99
Total Time
27m
Easy
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound raw Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large white onion, peeled, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
  • 2 jars (24 ounces each) roasted red peppers, strained, pureed
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 box (16 ounces) dry penne pasta
  • 1/2 block (4 ounces) whole-milk mozzarella cheese, diced

Instructions

Step 1
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to HIGH. Select START/STOP to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes.

Step 2
Add canola oil and both sausages to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the meat.

Step 3
Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
Add pureed red peppers, stock, cream, salt, rosemary, and pasta. Stir well to combine. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the PRESSURE RELEASE valve is in the SEAL position. 

Step 5
Select PRESSURE and set to LOW. Set time to 3 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 6
When pressure cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the PRESSURE RELEASE valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

Step 7
Stir pasta mixture, then spread diced mozzarella evenly over the top. 

Step 8
Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 9
When cooking is complete, serve immediately.