5 from 36 votes
Instant Pot Tortellini with Basil and Parmesan
Instant Pot Tortellini with Basil and Parmesan combines refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini with a tomato-based broth seasoned with garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and crushed tomatoes. After pressure cooking briefly, the dish is finished by stirring in cream and Parmesan for a creamy, flavorful pasta served topped with fresh or dried basil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup crushed fire roasted tomatoes canned
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic (peeled + minced)
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- 1/2-1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes crushed
- 9 oz tortellini any variety; I used cheese filled, uncooked, refrigerated
- 1/4-1/3 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- basil dried basil works in a pinch, fresh, for topping
Instructions
- 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!
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Notes
- This recipe is adapted from "Quick Prep Cooking with your Instant Pot" by Stefanie Bundalo.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and can be adjusted as needed.
- Use fresh basil as a topping when possible for best aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1407mg
(59%)
Potassium
317mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9.5mg
(11%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1407mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.