Instant Pot Best Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients
- 3 cgarlic or chicken broth
e.g. 3-4 teaspoons garlic better than bouillon + 3-4 cups water - see jeffrey’s tips
- 1 lbfettuccine
whole box
- 8 tbspsalted butter
divided in half
- 1 ½ cheavy cream or half & half
preferred
- 1 cgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 5 ¼ ozpackage boursin herb cheese or 4 ounces of a brick of cream cheese
any flavor
Directions
- 1
Add the broth to the Instant Pot. In batches, break the fettuccine in half so it fits in the pot and layer in a criss-cross fashion between batches. (NOTE: Sorry, nonnas! I’m aware that breaking pasta in half is an Italian sin, but I assure you the noodles will still feel plenty long. Besides, this also ensures even cooking and creates more portions!). DO NOT STIR the noodles, but rather just press down on them until they’re mostly submerged in the broth (it’s okay if some of the noodles stick above the broth). Top with half the stick of butter.
- 2
Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, and hit Manual or Pressure Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes. Quick release when done.
- 3
When the lid comes off, give everything a stir (NOTE: If any noodles seem slightly fused together, keep stirring and lightly separating with the spatula.The noodles should separate easily.)
- 4
Add the remaining half stick of butter and stir everything in the pot with a wooden spatula until the butter’s melted.
- 5
Lastly, add in the cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and Boursin. Stir until totally melded, about 1 minute and let rest for 5 minutes to fully come together.
- 6
Serve immediately and top with freshly cracked black pepper, if desired. Goes great with garlic bread!
Instant Pot Best Fettuccine Alfredo
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate creamy pasta with minimal effort? This Instant Pot Best Fettuccine Alfredo delivers rich, decadent flavors in just 15 minutes, making weeknight luxury a reality.
What makes this Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo stand out is its incredibly decadent sauce, achieved through a genius combination of heavy cream, rich butter, grated Parmesan, and a secret ingredient: Boursin herb cheese. This blend creates an unparalleled creaminess and depth that sets it apart from ordinary versions, offering a truly indulgent experience.
Prepare for a truly satisfying and rich culinary journey. You'll find an exceptionally creamy and cheesy sauce that coats every strand of fettuccine beautifully. The Boursin cheese infuses a subtle, aromatic herbaceousness that complements the richness, preventing it from being one-note. Each bite is a comforting explosion of flavor, designed to feel gourmet despite its remarkably quick preparation.
While this Instant Pot Alfredo is perfect as is, you can easily adapt it to your preferences. For a slightly lighter sauce without sacrificing too much richness, you can swap the heavy cream for half & half as suggested. If Boursin herb cheese isn't available, 4 ounces of a brick of cream cheese will still provide that essential creaminess and a mild tang. You can also experiment with different Boursin flavors for a unique twist.
This Instant Pot Best Fettuccine Alfredo is perfect for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner, a cozy weekend meal, or even an unexpected date night. Serve it simply, perhaps alongside a crisp green salad, to let its creamy richness shine.