Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini is an easy dinner recipe made with chicken sausage and tortellini in a tomato cream sauce. Just dump, cook and eat!
This delicious chicken sausage tortellini is one of my family’s favorite Instant Pot recipes. I’ve made it about 3 or 4 times in the last couple of weeks, and they gobbled it up every time — even the picky eater approved!
So, I’ve been going through my favorite one pot dinner recipes and converting them into Instant Pot dinner recipes, which is one reason why I made this one so many times. Only tried and true Instant Pot recipes here, folks! But honestly, it’s so dang easy and good that I didn’t mind!
Actually, the original sausage tortellini skillet recipe is pretty amazing, but this Instant Pot recipe is even easier. There’s no stirring or standing by the stove. Just dump everything into the pressure cooker, press Start, and let the Instant Pot do the work!
It really is a dump and start dinner. As much as I hate to use the word “dump” when describing a recipe, that’s exactly what you do here. And believe me, this easy dump dinner is exactly what you need when you’re too tired to cook or when you’re on vacation!
How to make Instant Pot creamy sausage tortellini
At first, I was worried about cooking tortellini in the Instant Pot, since I didn’t want it to overcook and turn to mush. But you guys, you can cook tortellini in the pressure cooker without any trouble at all.
First, I like to add a little bit of olive oil to the pot to prevent the sausage from sticking. Then, you add the sausage slices, tortellini, water and marinara sauce.
I used Aidells brand of Italian chicken sausage since that’s what I’ve always used for this recipe. It’s precooked, so it saves time. You can use any brand you want, though.
I also used just one cup of jarred marinara sauce here. If you want to cut down on the sodium, you can use an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce with no salt added.
Personally, I prefer the marinara sauce, but either sauce will work. If you do use the tomato sauce, be sure to add some Italian seasoning for extra flavor!
You can cook the sausage tortellini for 2 minutes if you like it more al dente, but 3 minutes is perfect if you like it a little softer. Then, add a little cream and grated Parm, and you’re good to go!
Don’t be afraid to add a little more cream or Parm if you want. You’ve got this!
Here are more dump and start Instant Pot recipes
- Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
- Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini
- Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
- Instant Pot Peach Dump Cake
- Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake
Recipe for Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini
Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1-pound package cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced thin (Aidell's)
- 1 20-ounce package refrigerated tortellini
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the inner instant pot, and spread evenly around bottom of pot
- Arrange the sausage slices evenly in pot, then layer tortellini on top
- Pour water around and over tortellini, then add marinara sauce over tortellini. DO NOT STIR
- Cover with lid, and turn vent to sealing position. Hit PRESSURE COOK for 3 minutes. Pot may take 10 minutes to reach pressure.
- After 3 minutes cook time, do a quick release when pot beeps. When pin drops, carefully remove lid, stir, then stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until blended. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
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I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Creamy Sausage Tortellini as much as we do!
Meghan says
July 5, 2018 at 9:57 amThis dish looks so incredibly creamy and flavorful! Definitely pinning for my weekly menu!
Dee says
July 8, 2018 at 11:42 pmThanks, Meghan. It’s one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes! 🙂
I Heart Naptime says
July 5, 2018 at 6:32 pmYum! Looks so creamy and delicious!
Dee says
July 8, 2018 at 11:42 pmThank you! My family just loves this. 🙂
Anna says
July 5, 2018 at 8:46 pmI love cooking pasta in my IP! This looks so good!
Dee says
July 8, 2018 at 11:43 pmThanks, Anna. IP pasta is the best!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
July 6, 2018 at 5:40 amI love dishes like this! In fact, even though it’s first thing in the morning, I’d love to dig into this! And the Instant Pot to make things easier!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
July 6, 2018 at 6:24 amThis needs to happen at my house very soon!!
carrie @ frugal foodie mama says
July 6, 2018 at 6:57 amLooks like the perfect comfort food to me! 🙂
Demeter says
July 6, 2018 at 8:50 amInstant pot meals are just amazing….so easy and quick to get on the table! This looks fantastic!
Will says
July 6, 2018 at 3:38 pmDid you cook on high,Med, or low in the IP?
Dee says
July 8, 2018 at 11:40 pmI used the default setting –high.
Dawn says
July 20, 2018 at 3:47 amdid you use frozen tortellini?
Dee says
July 20, 2018 at 1:50 pmNo — This is was Buitoni brand from the refrigerated section.
Steve says
August 20, 2018 at 4:33 pmYou didn’t mention if it should cook longer once you add the cream and Parmesan? Therefore I assume once the instant pot turns off after the 3 minutes, and you add the cream and Parmesan, you just let it sit without the instant pot adding any heat?
Dee says
August 20, 2018 at 5:19 pmI usually let it go on the “keep warm” setting while I mix in the cheese and cream, but I have turned the pot off a few times right after I released the pressure, and it was still fine. There’s enough heat after cooking to melt the cheese and warm the cream.
Caroline says
February 5, 2019 at 1:35 pmCan you use milk (like 2%) instead of the heavy cream? Or does it not turn out the same?
Dee says
February 5, 2019 at 11:28 pmIt might be thinner, but it would still work. 🙂
Nicolle Trujillo says
February 20, 2019 at 4:18 pmWhat would you recommend if you have dry tortellini? Will it cook the same?
Dee says
February 21, 2019 at 8:36 amI would try half the time that the package recommends if you’re using dry pasta. 🙂
Nicole says
March 27, 2019 at 2:50 pmHow would the time change if you used frozen tortellini and frozen sausage?
Dee says
March 27, 2019 at 4:14 pmI haven’t made it from frozen before, but generally, the cook time remains the same. The pot will just take a little longer to reach pressure.