Instant Pot Lemony Tortellini Alfredo
Ingredients
1 pound dried cheese tortellini
2 C store bought vegetable or chicken broth
2 medium garlic cloves
2 tsp. Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 C. Frozen peas
1 1/2 C. heavy cream
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Combine the tortellini, broth, garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in the pot. Lock on the lid, select the pressure cooker function, and adjust to high pressure for ten minutes. Make sure the steam valve is in the “sealing” position.
2. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
3. Add the peas, cream, and lemon zest. Select sauté and adjust to normal medium heat. Add cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, two minutes. Press cancel add the cheese and stir to combine.
