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Instant Pot Creamy Penne Alfredo
Instant Pot Creamy Penne Alfredo is a recipe that you’re going to want to keep close by for a quick and easy dinner. Dump it, press start, and enjoy this rich, creamy, classic comfort food in under thirty minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 631 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth you can also use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly recipe
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream you can substitute with half-and-half
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place the penne in the bowl of the instant pot, pour the broth, the nutmeg and the oregano. Push the penne to immerse them as much as possible in the liquid. Close the pressure cooker with the pressure button in the sealing position.
- Select "pressure cook or manual", set 5 minutes to "high". The pressure will take about 8 minutes to rise before starting to cook.
- When the end of the cooking alarm sounds, release the pressure.
- Remove the lid, add the cream cheese, Parmesan and cream and stir for a few seconds. Cover without closing tightly and let stand 2 minutes to let the cheeses melt. Uncover, stir and serve immediately sprinkled with parsley.
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Notes
- This dish can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
- If you have leftovers, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream to the pasta when you are going to reheat, this will make the sauce creamier.
Nutrition Information
Calories
631kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1153IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 631kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1153IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.