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    Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 20, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini is an easy dinner recipe made in the pressure cooker with smoked sausage, tortellini pasta, peas and lots of cheese!

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    instant pot creamy kielbasa tortellini pasta dinner on plate

    If you're a fan of easy Instant Pot recipes, you're going to love this Instant Pot tortellini and sausage. It's creamy, cheesy and oh, so good! Even my pickiest picky eaters loved this dinner!

    This creamy tortellini and sausage recipe is the pressure cooker version of one of my most popular recipes -- One Pot One Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini. I've been planning to try it in the pressure cooker for the longest time, but I didn't know how long to cook tortellini in the Instant Pot.

    I was worried that the tortellini would disintegrate in the pressure cooker, but I decided to get over it and try it out anyway! You guys, this Instant Pot version is even better than my old sausage tortellini skillet recipe!

    How to make Instant Pot creamy kielbasa tortellini

    It's so easy to make sausage in the Instant Pot, especially when it's smoked sausage -- kielbasa. It's already cooked, so all you have to do is heat it up.

    I like to brown it for a little bit to bring out the flavor.  Actually, you could skip this step if you want to, but if you do saute it, be sure to deglaze the pot with some of the water called for in the recipe before moving on to the next step.

    kielbasa slices in instant pot

    Next, you add the tortellini and some seasonings to further enhance the flavor. And by the way, I use the large 20-ounce family pack of Buitoni tortellini.

    If you can't find that, you'll need to use two smaller packs. You don't need that brand, but you do need a large amount. Otherwise, you'll get tortellini soup!

    instant pot creamy kielbasa tortellini pasta in pressure cooker

    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!

    instant pot creamy kielbasa tortellini with peas on spoon

    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.

    instant pot creamy kielbasa tortellini with peas and cheese on plate

    Recipe for Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    instant pot creamy kielbasa tortellini pasta dinner on plate

    Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini pasta is a quick and easy one pot dinner made in the pressure cooker with smoked sausage, pasta, peas and lots of cheddar cheese
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    time to reach pressure 10 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 300 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 1-pound package kielbasa, sliced
    • 1 20-ounce package refrigerated tortellini
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 2 ½ cups water
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads hot, add the olive oil and kielbasa slices
    • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned
    • Hit CANCEl, and add enough water to deglaze the pot and scrape up any browned bits with a spatula
    • Add the tortellini over the kielbasa, then add the garlic powder, onions and smoked paprika
    • Pour the water around the sides and over the pasta, then cover with lid, and turn valve to sealing position
    • Hit PRESSURE COOK for 2 minutes, and do a quick release when 2 minutes are up
    • When pin drops, open lid, and stir in the frozen peas. Then stir in heavy cream and mustard, and gradually stir in cheddar cheese, one cup at a time
    • Serve immediately. Cheese sauce will thicken as it sits.

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    Notes

    Recipe was made in both 6 quart and 8-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker using 1 large family size 20-ounce package of refrigerated Buitoni three cheese tortellini. Using a smaller size will cause pasta to be runny.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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    Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

    Easy Instant Pot creamy kielbasa tortellini is one of our favorite easy dinners. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

     

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    1. Carolyn Slocum says

      June 01, 2019 at 10:33 am

      Whole family loved it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 01, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        Wonderful, Carolyn! Thank you so much!

    2. Stacy B says

      April 23, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Im still fairly new to instant pot cooking.. Does anyone know if i double this recipe should i also double the water as well? Or for anyone who has made this. Is the single recipe enough to feed a family of 7...TYI

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 23, 2019 at 11:57 am

        There are 7 people in our family, and this is enough for us, plus there's usually a little extra. You can double the kielbasa for more meat if you want, and you don't have to double the tortellini. If you do add more pasta, you'll need to add more water.

    3. Glenna says

      January 02, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Would regular Paprika work instead of smoked?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 03, 2019 at 10:30 am

        Yes. Or you can leave it out -- It just adds to the flavor but it tastes find without it. 🙂

    4. Rhonda says

      December 11, 2018 at 8:20 pm

      Oh my gosh what an awesome family quick dinner. It beat anything I would get frozen.

      Reply
    5. Leslie says

      September 04, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Just finished making this for dinner and it's amazing!! I used frozen tortellini, just measured 20 oz out of a large bag, and it worked perfectly with no change to the cook time. I lightened it up a little by using turkey sausage and half 2% cheese. So do good! Thank you for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 04, 2018 at 7:14 pm

        Yea! That's wonderful, Leslie. So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

    6. Stephanie says

      August 28, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      Awesome, fast recipe! Perfect for a busy night!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 28, 2018 at 9:36 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, Stephanie!

    7. Joanna says

      August 17, 2018 at 10:23 am

      I have a 6 quart pot.. what’s the best way to cut the recipe to fit? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 17, 2018 at 11:49 am

        No need to cut it -- it fits fine in the 6 quart. I used my 6 quart last night! 🙂

    8. Beth says

      August 16, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Suggestions when using frozen tortellini? My local Farm town supermarket doesn’t have refrigerated tortellini. Only frozen.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 16, 2018 at 1:55 pm

        I haven't tried frozen, but usually the cook time is the same -- the IP will just take longer to come to pressure.

      • Leslie says

        September 04, 2018 at 4:27 pm

        I made it with frozen tortellini and it worked great. I used the same cook time, it just took a little longer to get to pressure.5 stars

    9. Miz Helen says

      June 26, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Your Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa-Tortellini looks delicious. I am pinning this one! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 26, 2018 at 10:47 am

        Thank you so much, Miz Helen!

    10. Kristie W says

      June 22, 2018 at 5:48 pm

      We made this tonight in our Crockpot Express. It was very good!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 22, 2018 at 6:35 pm

        So glad you liked it, Kristie. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

    11. Krista says

      June 22, 2018 at 9:02 am

      This looks delicious! I have to try it out!

      Reply
    12. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      June 21, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      This needs to happen at my house very soon!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 22, 2018 at 9:38 am

        I think you would like it. It's perfect for busy days! 🙂

    13. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

      June 21, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      I have to try this in my instant pot! It looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
    14. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      June 21, 2018 at 6:53 am

      My family would really enjoy this dish!! It looks SOOO GOOD!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 21, 2018 at 10:44 am

        Thanks, Katerina. My family absolutely loves this dish! 🙂

    15. Amanda says

      June 20, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      This looks amazing I cannot wait to try it!5 stars

      Reply
    16. I Heart Naptime says

      June 20, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Looks so creamy and delicious! My family would love this!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 20, 2018 at 10:55 am

        It's very creamy -- and cheesy! My family loves it. 🙂

    17. TidyMom says

      June 20, 2018 at 6:44 am

      we love kielbasa with pasta! Thanks for the new recipe!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 20, 2018 at 10:54 am

        It's one of our favorite combos, too! 🙂

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