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Instant Pot Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

A lighter, creamy fettuccine Alfredo made quickly in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine noodles broken in half
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk skim or 1%
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add 1 teaspoon oil. When hot, add the minced garlic and stir for about 10 seconds until fragrant, then turn the Instant Pot off.
  • Add the broken fettuccine noodles to the pot and pour in 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, making sure the noodles are submerged.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual/High pressure for 3 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, allow a natural pressure release for 6 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure and open the lid.
  • Stir the pasta, breaking up any pieces that are stuck together.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup milk with 3 teaspoons cornstarch until smooth. Add the milk mixture to the pasta along with 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, and 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and gently stir until the sauce just begins to thicken, then turn the pot off.
  • Let the pasta sit a few minutes off heat; the sauce will thicken as it cools. Add extra Parmesan if you want a thicker sauce before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
  • Break the fettuccine to fit the pot and ensure even cooking.
  • Allow a short cool down so the sauce firms up.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
  • If the sauce needs thickening, add more cheese and stir off heat.