Instant Pot Tortellini Recipes

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Add chicken, onion, carrots, and garlic. Saute until chicken is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Hit Cancel.
• Stir in 1 cup chicken broth. Push chicken and vegetables to one side of the pot. Add tortellini in a single layer to the other side. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir 1 tablespoon chicken broth and flour together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in half-and-half. Microwave on high, stirring every 20 seconds, until mixture has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer flour slurry into the pot and stir to combine. Add spinach, thyme, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until spinach has wilted. Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT TORTELLINI WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a 6-Quart Instant Pot combine the stock, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Mix in tortellini.
• Secure the lid and place the vent in the sealing position. Set to "MANUAL" or "PRESSURE COOK" mode on "HIGH" pressure. Use the +/- button to adjust the cook time to 2 minutes.
• When the Instant Pot beeps and the countdown has finished (about 8 minutes to come to pressure and 2 minutes to cook) quick release the pressure by flipping the valve to venting position. Stand back as the steam releases. Once the pin drops and the lid unlocks, remove the lid and mix in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
• Top with fresh basil and feel free to add some extra parm and/or cracked black pepper. Dive in while it's hot!

INSTANT POT TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Remove the sausage from the casings and set aside.
• Set the Instant Pot on SAUTE and keep it on NORMAL. Add olive oil and when the oil becomes hot gently release the ground sausage and brown them nicely.
• Once, the sausage is nicely browned add the chopped onion and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Next, pour the chicken stock, the water, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and all the seasonings. De-glaze the pot very well with the help of a spatula so that there are absolutely no bits and crumbs stuck at the bottom of the pot.
• Throw in the tortellinis and give everything a good stir. CANCEL the SAUTE.
• Close the lid of the Instant Pot. Seal the valve and press the PRESSURE COOK button and set it on HIGH for just 2 minutes.
• When the cooking cycle is over the Instant Pot will begin to beep. Immediately perform a quick pressure release by moving the valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position.
• Open the pot. Turn off the Instant Pot.
• Add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese and gently stir to fully incorporate them into the soup.
• Once the cream and the cheese is fully incorporated add the baby spinach and mix well.
• Wait for 1-2 minutes and than serve the creamy Tortellini Sausage Soup hot. The residual heat will wilt the spinach and the soup will taste amazing. Enjoy!

INSTANT POT TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Turn Instant Pot on to Saute. Begin to heat olive oil.
• Add minced garlic, chopped onion and red bell pepper. Continue to saute until tender.
• Turn off the Saute function. Add tortellini and water.
• Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce.
• Close Instant Pot, seal pressure release valve. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
• Once cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
• Open and add the remaining marinara sauce from the jar. Stir tortellini well, making sure everything is evenly coated. Let it cool for a few minutes.
• Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pot, and add diced onion followed by the carrot. Cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a minute while stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Add diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and all the seasonings to the pot. Cover with the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, and add the fresh tortellini and cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the cream, and add the baby spinach leaves. Cover with the lid to let the spinach wilt. Once the spinach is wilted, Serve warm with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.
• Select the SAUTE setting on the pressure cooker, and add the oil.
• When the oil is hot, add the diced onion followed by the carrot. Cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a minute while stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Add diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and all the seasonings to the pot.
• Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 1 minute at high pressure.
• The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.
• When the cooking program ends, allow the pressure cooker to naturally release the steam for 5 minutes then quickly release the rest of the steam and carefully remove the lid.
• Select the SAUTE setting, and add in the fresh tortellini. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the cream. Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add the baby spinach leaves, and cover the pressure cooker with the lid to let the spinach wilt for a couple of minutes. Serve warm with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.

INSTANT POT TORTELLINI SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Press the 'SAUTE' button, and set it to 'NORMAL'. Once it displays 'HOT', add olive oil. Add the sausage, cook, breaking it into crumbles, until no longer pink and lightly browned. Drain off excess grease, if any.
• Add diced onions along with minced garlic, saute until the onions soften and turn translucent. As the onions sweat, it will release the browned bits at the bottom of the pot.
• Add the seasoning mix, and saute for another minute.
• At this point, you should not have any browned bits stuck at the bottom, if you do, de-glaze the pot with 1/4 cup of the chicken stock, and scrape the bottom to remove the browned bits. Add the tomato sauce and chicken stock, give everything a good mix.
• Press 'CANCEL', close the lid of the Instant Pot. Set the valve to 'SEALING'. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. It will take some time for the pressure to build up (about 15 minutes), after which the timer will begin.
• Let the pot depressurize for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release of the remaining pressure as per the manufacturer's instructions. Once the silver pin drops, turn the knob to 'VENTING' and open the lid away from you.
• Press the 'SAUTE' button, set it to 'NORMAL', bring the soup to a boil. Add the fresh tortellini, mix well. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top.
• Stir in the spinach mixing it until it wilts.
• Finally, add the heavy cream, and give everything a good mix. Check for seasoning and adjust with more salt and pepper if required.
• Dish out, sprinkle grated parmesan (optional), serve alongside grilled cheese sandwiches or homemade crusty bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, add some stock to adjust the consistency of the soup.