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Instant Pot Creamy Kielbasa Tortellini

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
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
time to reach pressure 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 300kcal
Author Dee

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

Calories: 300kcal