Instant Pot Tortellini in 20 Minutes
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Tortellini in 20 Minutes
Description
The recipe uses frozen cheese tortellini directly in the Instant Pot with garlic, marinara sauce, and broth for cooking. The pressure-cooking method softens the pasta quickly while infusing flavor. Mixing in baby spinach and heavy cream after cooking adds freshness and a creamy texture. Garnishes of freshly grated Parmesan, basil leaves, and optional red chili flakes contribute savory, herbal, and spicy notes.
This makes a rich and hearty pasta dish that can serve as a main course. The spinach adds a healthy touch, while the creamy sauce complements the cheese-filled tortellini.
Frozen tortellini can be used without defrosting. Additional vegetables such as green peas, broccoli, or asparagus can be added according to preference for variation in texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini 1 bag frozen
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup water or Broth
- 1 cup baby spinach packed and chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- basil to garnish, leaves
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, to garnish
- red chili flakes optional, crushed
Instructions
- To the instant pot steel insert, add tortellini, garlic, marinara and broth, in that order. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the setting to pressure cook mode at high pressure for 2 minute. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Open the lid.
- Add the spinach, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Cheese Tortellini is ready to be served. Top with freshly grated parmesan, basil leaves and red chili flakes (optional)
Notes
- Frozen cheese tortellini can be used without defrosting, simplifying preparation.
- Vegetables like green peas, broccoli, or asparagus may be added for variety and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1162IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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