How To Release Pressure When Cooking Pasta
Sometimes a quick pressure release can create a big mess if the starchy pasta water sprays out of the pressure knob.
To avoid that, I release the pressure in bursts. Which means, I press down , or rotate the pressure knob gently to release pressure 1-2 seconds at a time, then stop.
I repeat this until most of the pressure has released and its intensity has gone down. After that, when I do a full release of pressure, nothing squirts out of the knob.
More Quick And Easy Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot Pasta is SOOO easy! Try these other kid-approved recipes next:
- Instant Pot Bow Tie Pasta is the perfect easy weeknight meal with noodles in a simple and savory tomato sauce.
- Pepperoni Pizza Pasta is perfect if you have an air fryer lid to make gooey, melty cheese on top.
- Instant Pot White Cheddar Macaroni from 365 Days of Pressure Cooking is another meatless and delicious meal with creamy, melted cheese coating elbow pasta.
- Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta from Paint the Kitchen Red is an easy one-pot meal that cooks up quick!
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How Do I Make Sausage Tortellini Soup
For complete, detailed step-by-step instructions with ingredient amounts, scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the blog post. See the recipe notes in the recipe card for instructions of how to make this soup in a pot on top of the stove.
Start the recipe by sauteing the onions in the Instant Pot.
After the onions have cooked for a few minutes, add the Italian Sausage. Then add the minced garlic. Cook until the sausage is browned.
Then pour in the chicken broth and the refrigerated tortellini.
Pressure cook in the Instant Pot for about 3 minutes. Then do a quick release.
Turn the Instant Pot off and then press SAUTE. Stir in the heavy cream.
If the Sausage Tortellini Soup needs thickening, stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a measuring cup and pour into the soup. Stir until combined. Let cook for a couple of minutes to allow it to thicken. Then stir in the parmesan cheese.
Turn off the Instant Pot and ladle the Sausage Tortellini Soup into soup bowls to serve. Enjoy!
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You can also use dry, shelf-stable tortellini in the Instant Pot.
Fresh, refrigerated tortellini would not be my first choice to cook in the pressure cooker, because it is more delicate and would be more likely overcook and fall apart. If thats what you have on hand, you could try a 0 minute cook time, followed by a quick release, to hopefully keep it from getting too soft!
Also check out my instructions for how to cook frozen ravioli in the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo
Newer Instant Pot cooks are often surprised to learn that they can make a pasta meal in their pressure cooker. I enjoy teaching how to do this!
Tortellini are little pastas that are filled with cheese, pesto, or even a meat filling. They are round, and resemble a belly button, which is a nickname for them. Personally, I dont see it, lol!
When I decided to make this Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo recipe, it occurred to me that I could add some chicken. Then some spinach at the end and have a one pot meal! This is optional.
The steps to make this yummy Tortellini Alfredo recipe are easy:
Ive had people ask me why I would make this in the pressure cooker. My answer is because I can!
I like the one-pot aspect of it. I dont have to boil water in a separate pot, and the tortellini soaks up all of the great flavors of the garlic, cream, and chicken broth.
It really is better, in my opinion. Give Instant Pot Tortellini Alfredo a try and let me know how you like it!
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Easy Instant Pot Tortellini Lasagna
When Greg and I went shopping a couple weeks ago at Costco he plunked a double package of the refrigerated tortellini into our shopping cart. I wasnt sad. I knew that I could use the tortellini to make my popular Tortellini, Spinach and Chicken Soup, many other 365 Days favorites or I could use it to create a new recipe. I ended up using both packages for new recipes. The first recipe didnt turn out well enough to go on the blog but the second recipe was so delicious!
This Instant Pot tortellini lasagna recipe takes the tasty flavors of lasagna and then deletes all those time-intensive layers. It speeds up the process of cooking by using the Instant Pot in addition to cutting down on hands-on prep time.
Because this fresh refrigerated tortellini is very tender and somewhat fragile I used a zero minute pressure cooking time. If you are confused by what that means then read this article on what is a zero minute pressure cooking time? Remember that even though the pot just barely comes to pressure and then turns off it is cooking the whole time the pot builds pressure and the whole time its releasing pressure .
Some people have mentioned that their pots dont have the option of going down to 0 minutes. The fix is easy. Just set your electric pressure cooker for the lowest time possible and then once the pot comes to pressure and starts counting down on the timer unplug the pot. Let the pot sit for 5 minutes and then release the pressure.
Why Cook Pasta In The Instant Pot
There are three reasons to cook pasta in the Instant Pot / pressure cooker.
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Tips For Perfect Tortellini
- When preparing Tortellini in Instant Pot or another Pressure Cooker, the main thing to remember is less is more . So keep it for just enough time, in this case for frozen tortellini just 2 minutes on pressure cook and quick release the pressure. You don’t want mushy pasta.
- Leave the tortellini frozen and it will cook perfectly.
- This tortellini soaks up all the liquid as it is stored. So if reheating, you can add more sauce to your taste.
Enjoy this quick Instant Pot Tortellini. It can be paired with the Roasted Carrot and Bell Pepper Soup.
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This Instant Pot soup recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious and if youre like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a soup in the pressure cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous but youre going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely cant live without when it comes to making this soup recipe.
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How Long Do You Cook Tortellini In The Instant Pot
Not long at all! I cooked the tortellini on high pressure for just 2 minutes. You could probably do 3 minutes, but I wouldn’t go longer than that!
After the kielbasa tortellini is done pressure cooking, you stir in a little bit of frozen peas, some cream and a dab of Dijon mustard. Then, you add some shredded cheese, and stir until it’s all gooey and good!
And that’s all, folks! This easy cheesy dinner takes about 30 minutes to cook, and then you can dig right in.
If the sauce seems a little thin at first, don’t worry — It thickens up as it sits. You can also add more cheese or a different type of cheese if you want.
Can I Add Meat
This recipe is based on the creamy sausage tortellini recipe in our Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook.
If you want to add a little more protein to this meal, add sausage for a richer, smokier flavor. To do so, brown the sausage in the pressure cooking pot on the Sauté function before you add the remaining ingredients. Then follow the recipe as written.
You could also swap cheese tortellini for your favorite meat-filled pasta with no changes to the recipe.
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What Is The Best Thing To Cook In Instant Pot
The 25 Best Things to Cook with an Instant Pot or Multicooker Rice. Instant Pot. There are thousands of recipes for rice scattered across the internet. Beans. Kristines Kitchen. Barbacoa Beef. Epicurious. Flan. Taste of Home. Ramen. Half Baked Harvest. Mashed Potatoes. Skinny Taste. Chicken Noodle Soup. Cooking Classy. Salmon. Savory Tooth.
How Much Pesto Do You Need For A Pound Of Pasta
I typically use ¾ cup pesto for every 12 ounces of pasta , along with a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water . This helps take the guesswork out of trying to figure out the proper pasta to pesto sauce ratio.
How Do You Use Pesto in a Jar of Pasta
Simply toss cooked pasta with the jarred pesto sauce. No need to cook it. Add a couple of tablespoons of pasta cooking water to emulsify the sauce.
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How Do You Cook Pre Packaged Tortellini
Cooking Instructions1. Open package and add pasta with 1 tablespoon olive oil to 4 quarts boiling water. Reduce heat and boil gently for 7 minutes, stir frequently. Drain water and serve with Buitoni® sauce. May be frozen up to one month. If frozen, cook using instructions above. Must be kept refrigerated.
Why Make Tortellini In Instant Pot
What I like about making this in the instant pot is the flavors of the sauce completely infused in the pasta. We are cooking the pasta along with the sauce and veggies, so the tortellini can completely soak in the sauce. For this recipe, I use the frozen tortellini. With the dry cheese tortellini, the cooking time will vary.
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Fresh Tortellini In Instant Pot Recipes
This is a quick, stick-to-your-ribs soup. I serve this with fresh, crusty bread.
Provided by Bren
| 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped |
| 1 cup roughly chopped onion |
| 1 large clove garlic, grated |
| 4 cups beef broth |
| 1 cup strained crushed tomatoes |
| ½ teaspoon thyme |
| freshly ground black pepper to taste |
| 13 ounces refrigerated small cheese tortellini |
| 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste |
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker , select Saute function, and adjust the heat to high. Pour oil into the pot and swirl to evenly coat the bottom. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook, stirring consistently, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, parsley, and thyme stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add tortellini and press down into the liquid, but do not stir.
- Turn pot back on and choose Saute function. Simmer tortellini until tender and fully cooked, about 5 minutes dense pasta will take longer. Spoon into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1307.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
Why Is My Pasta Floating
Does pasta float when its done? Only stuffed pasta like ravioli, tortellini, or mezzelune will float to the surface during cooking. This happens because the air inside them expands when heated, making the pasta noodles less dense than the water. When the noodles float, that doesnt necessarily mean that theyre done.
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Tortellini Pasta In Instant Pot
Sunday, May 19, 2019inBRUNCHCOOKBOOKDINNERINSTANT POT RECIPEITALIANLUNCHHello Foodies, This one pot tortellini pasta is creamy, full of flavor and is perfect and easy for a weeknight meal and elegant for enjoying as a celebration dinner. It is a cheesy meatless option for vegetarians. Do you ever get bored with the same lunch or dinner options? I know I really do. The only thing that really works for me is planning a little ahead and meal prepping. This pasta is so easy to make, filling, and need 10 minutes from start to end. What I like to do is to take a few hours on Sunday evening to prepare some base masalas or meal prep, it ensures that we have something made and ready to eat for the week. In this preparation, I keep some base masalas, paratha stuffings, soak and sprout some lentils and beans.So to make this tortellini pasta, I have used Bertolli’s garlic alfredo sauce, which I have pretty much deemed the best pasta sauce ever. Along with alfredo sauce, I have used some veggies and cheese. Also, you can use any vegetables you have in your fridge. The possibilities are endless. It’s a perfect clean out the fridge recipe. You also can add meat of your choice and cook accordingly. If you love pasta, then I know you will love these 10 minutes Spinach and Cheese Tortellini pasta. It is an older recipe prepared it in the electric pressure cooker so you can see how easy it is to put together. This one pot vegetarian tortellini pasta was delicious!YouTube Video:
Why Use An Instant Pot
You would likely expect for this to be made in a large soup pot on top of the stove, and you could do that. However, I love my Instant Pot because it cooks so fast and allows me to saute the sausage and vegetables in the same pot as the soup, and did I mention that it cooks fast! And Afterward, I have only one pot to clean!
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How To Cook Dried Tortellini In The Instant Pot
If you are cooking shelf-stable, dried tortellini in the Instant Pot, I recommend taking the cook time listed on the package and dividing it by two, then subtracting 1. The resulting number is the cook time at high pressure.
With dried tortellini, you will need more liquid. Youll want to ensure the pasta is completely covered with water .
Enjoy!
Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
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This Instant Pot Tortellini Soup recipe is packed with all of the comforting flavors you would expect in a hearty soup. Youll fall in love with the hint of spice from the Italian sausage paired with the creaminess of a variety of cheeses that is balanced with a rich tomato flavor.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
Looking for a simple and comforting dinner you can quickly whip up on a cold winter night? This creamy Instant Pot Tortellini Soup ticks all the boxes! It packs in the goodness of chicken, veggies and is super easy to make as well!
Weight Watchers points included.
Soup is one of the most satisfying meals around. Theres nothing better than tucking into a hearty, warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. Especially if its a bowl of this super flavorful and super tasty tortellini soup with chicken.
The best part is you just need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of prep time in the kitchen to make this delicious meal. It is as easy as this Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti and Instant Pot Chicken Stew and Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie.
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini recipe is perfect for a quick meal in more ways than one. It is filling, super nutritious, and super versatile too. Plus, it has the potential to be so much healthier you can easily add in some more veggies like carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.
- Quick and easy a little prep is all that is needed with this easy recipe.
- Budget friendly Made with affordable ingredients, most of which you have already.
- Great flavor full of simple yet great flavor the whole family will love.
Ready to go ahead and give it a try? Scroll down and keep reading to get answers to some questions you could possibly have, and the detailed breakdown of the ingredients and the recipe!
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