Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
862 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage
Description
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with Sausage brings together sweet onions, earthy mushrooms, and slices of Italian chicken sausage in a flavorful base. After sautéing these ingredients, chicken broth and seasonings are added along with uncooked pasta broken in pieces, carefully layered without stirring to prevent sticking. Heavy cream and Parmesan cheese enrich the sauce at the end, while baby spinach is folded in for a mild vegetable note. The result is a creamy, well-coated pasta with bursts of savory sausage and subtle herbal aromas from the garlic powder.
The cooking method relies on pressure cooking for six minutes, which softens the pasta to an al dente standard, though the recipe notes softer pasta can be achieved with a slightly longer cooking time. Finishing with Parmesan cheese and cream adds both silky texture and a gentle sharpness to balance the richness. The spinach adds color and lightness.
This dish serves as a hearty main course and pairs well with simple sides or a crisp salad. It is convenient for those seeking a comforting pasta meal with protein and vegetables integrated into one pot. The recipe suggests substitutions such as chicken breast or thigh instead of sausage, or omitting meat entirely.
Careful layering and deglazing the pot before pressure cooking help prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Using freshly grated Parmesan enhances creaminess compared to pre-grated cheese. The recipe is tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot, so adjustments may be needed for other models.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 6 ounces Italian chicken sausage sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta broken in half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Put the Instant Pot on Saute and add the olive oil. Let it heat for 2 minutes, then add the onions and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced Italian chicken sausage to the Instant Pot and continue to cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
- Turn the Instant Pot off. Add the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pressure cooker. Make sure there are no bits of sausage or vegetables stuck to the bottom.
- Add the garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix well.
- Break the fettuccine in half and scatter it on top of the other ingredients randomly. The pieces can overlap some, but make sure they go in all different directions. DO NOT STIR.
- Pour the heavy cream over the fettuccine. Push the pasta down into the liquid slightly so that it touches the liquid. The pasta should be on top but mostly touching the liquid.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot making sure the seal is in place and valve is closed. Set the Instant Pot for Manual, high pressure, 6 minutes.
- It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure. Once it is done cooking let the pressure release naturally for 6 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure and take the lid off.
- Stir the pasta and then let it sit for 2 minutes. The pasta will be runny at first, but will thicken as it cools.
- After 2 minutes stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the spinach wilts.
Notes
- Breaking the fettuccine in half and layering it without stirring prevents clumping during pressure cooking.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese creates a richer Alfredo sauce compared to pre-grated options.
- Cooking time can be adjusted: 6 minutes for al dente, 8 minutes for softer pasta.
- Chicken breast or thigh meat can substitute sausage, or omit meat for a vegetarian version.
- Deglazing the pot before pressure cooking avoids burning and improves flavor integration.
- Recipe tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot; different sizes or brands may require timing adjustment.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 862 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 862kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 1486mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3423IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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