Instant Pot Pasta Alfredo

Name: Instant Pot Pasta Alfredo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 3 cups chicken broth (I use low-sodium); 2 2 cups milk; 2 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream; 1 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 16 16 ounces pasta (see note); ½ to 1 ½ to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

User Reviews

4.8

84 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Instant Pot Pasta Alfredo

Iris Warren

Report

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Share:

I Made This!

63 people made this

Print

17 people printed this

Save this

50 people saved this

Ingredients

Servings

3 3 cups chicken broth (I use low-sodium)
2 2 cups milk
2 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
1 1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ ½ teaspoon salt
⅛ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
16 16 ounces pasta (see note)
½ to 1 ½ to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Add to Shopping List

Instructions

Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart electric pressure cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the broth.
Whisk or blend the milk and flour together until smooth. Add to the pressure cooker along with the cream, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and pasta. Stir to combine.
Secure the lid and set the valve to seal. Calculate the cooking time by taking the cooking time on the pasta package, cutting it in half and subtracting two more minutes. (So for pasta that cooks to al dente in 12 minutes, the IP cooking time would be 4 minutes.) Cook on high pressure for the calculated time.
Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Quick release the remaining pressure. If liquid spurts through the valve, close the valve and try again in a few minutes. Remove the lid and give the pasta a good stir.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately with more Parmesan and/or grilled chicken, if desired.

Notes

Pasta: I've made this with everything from shells to penne. It's very adaptable to different types of pasta, although I haven't tried it with strand pasta, like spaghetti or fettuccine. Follow the instructions in step #3 to calculate exact cooking time.
Cooking Time: if you plan to let the pressure naturally release fully, you may want to subtract a minute or two off the cooking time so the pasta doesn't overcook.

Nutrition Information

Show Details

Serving 1 serving Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 852mg (36%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)