Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dinner
A creamy, restaurant-quality Alfredo pasta dish cooked entirely in the Instant Pot in under 15 minutes. This one-pot meal delivers tender pasta coated in a rich, silky sauce with minimal effort and cleanup.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in butter/oil using the sauté function until fragrant
- Add fettuccine pasta, heavy cream, and salt
- Secure lid, set to high pressure for 6 minutes
- Quick release pressure, then stir in Parmesan cheese
- Cook for 1–2 additional minutes on sauté mode to blend the sauce
Notes
Use halal-certified ghee or neutral oil if avoiding dairy
Substitute fettuccine with penne, rigatoni, or angel hair pasta
Serve with baked chicken, shrimp, or steamed vegetables for added protein
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Substitute fettuccine with penne, rigatoni, or angel hair pasta
Serve with baked chicken, shrimp, or steamed vegetables for added protein
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 280mg | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g