Step 1

Set the Instant Pot to saute mode. When hot add oil.

Step 2

Stir in chopped onion and garlic. Saute for a minute for the onion to soften and raw garlic smell has disappeared.

Step 3

Add crumbled sausage to the pan. Brown it for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add crushed tomatoes, Tomato paste, Italian seasoning, chilli flakes, salt and 2 cups stock( reserve the rest to add later). Mix everything well (Scarp bottom of the pan to release any stuck brown bits)

Step 5

Stir in dried tortellini.

Step 6

Switch to Manual mode. Cover the lid. Set for 4 minutes on high pressure.

Step 7

It will take around 5 minutes to come to full pressure and the timer to start.

Step 8

When 4 minute ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Release rest of the pressure manually.

Step 9

Once all the pressure is released, carefully open the lid.

Step 10

Switch to sautee mode again. Add rest of the stock and half & half. Stir gently.

Step 11

Let it cook for another 30 seconds or so. Switch off the pot.

Step 12

Serve with grated parmesan and chopped parsley sprinkled on top.