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
Servings: 8
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