Cheesy Instant Pot Tortellini Recipe
This is a quick and easy Instant Pot tortellini recipe, with cheesy and savory flavors in every bite. This hassle-free dish combines convenience and taste, bringing comfort to your table in no time.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cans Italian diced tomatoes not drained - 14.5 ounces each
- 2 packages three cheese tortellini pasta 12 ounces each
- 1 jar pasta sauce or marinara sauce – 24 ounces
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups water
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Put the ground beef in the Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess liquid grease.
- Add the pasta sauce and diced tomatoes to the browned ground beef. Mix until well blended.
- Add the tortellini pasta on top of the ingredients in the Instant Pot.
- Add the water to cover the tortellini pasta. Do not stir.
- Cook on manual for four minutes, then do a quick release.
- Remove the lid and stir the ingredients.
- Add the shredded cheese. Do not stir.
- Put the lid back on the Instant Pot to melt the cheese. The Instant Pot is hot enough that it won't take very long for the cheese to melt.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily made with different cookware if you don't have an Instant Pot.
- You can add any of your favorite seasoning to this recipe.
- Sprinkle your serving with Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
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