{Quick & Easy} Instant Pot Tortellini

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With a cooking time that is less than 5 minutes, you’re going to love today’s new recipe!

Weeknight dinners can be a hassle, but with this flavorful Quick & Easy Instant Pot Tortellini you can have a hearty meal the entire family with gobble up.

You’ll love this recipe and the simplicity of how to make it!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 1 20oz package of tortellini: (My kids love mixed cheese, but you can use any flavor or brand)
• 1 24oz jar marinara sauce
• ⅔ cup red bell pepper - chopped
• ½ onion - chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups water
• Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese

HOW DO I MAKE INSTANT POT TORTELLINI?

• Turn Instant Pot on to Sauté.  Begin to heat olive oil.
• Add minced garlic, chopped onion and red bell pepper. Continue to sauté until tender.

• Turn off Sauté function.  Add tortellini and water.

• Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce.
• Close Instant Pot, seal pressure release valve.  Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
• Once cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
• Open and add remaining marinara sauce from the jar. Stir tortellini well, making sure everything is evenly coated.  Let it cool for a few minutes.  
• Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
• ENJOY!

If you’re looking for a cheap and easy dinner recipe for the family, this Quick & Easy Instant Pot Tortellini is a great weeknight meal for picky eaters!

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Quick & Easy Instant Pot Tortellini

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Ingredients

• 1 20oz package of tortellini
• 1 24oz jar of marinara sauce
• ⅔ cup red bell pepper - chopped
• ½ onion - chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups water
• Optional garnish: Shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Turn Instant Pot on to Saute.  Begin to heat olive oil.
2. Add minced garlic, chopped onion and red bell pepper. Continue to saute until tender.
3. Turn off Saute function. Add tortellini and water.
4. Top with 2 cups of marinara sauce.
5. Close Instant Pot, seal pressure release valve.  Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
6. Once cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
7. Open and add remaining marinara sauce from the jar. Stir tortellini well, making sure everything is evenly coated.  Let it cool for a few minutes.  
8. Top with shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.
9. ENJOY!