Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

from biteswithbri.com
20 min

This Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo is the easiest cheesiest one pot dinner. It takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish and requires minimal effort. It has the most luscious sauce, has no heavy cream, and is loaded with garlic and shallot. You can easily add a protein on top or serve as is.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot (diced finely)
  • 6 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock*
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces fettuccine (broken in half*)
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (cut into large pieces, room temperature)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • fresh cracked pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Review all recipe notes and instructions before beginning.

  2. 2

    Select the “Sauté” mode on the Instant Pot. Add the butter, shallot, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until they begin to brown.

  3. 3

    Deglaze the pot with the chicken broth, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pot.

  4. 4

    Add the half and half, salt, and fettuccine. Be sure the pasta is submerged.

  5. 5

    Select “Pressure Cook” and “High Pressure” and set the timer for 4 minutes. Quick release immediately after the timer goes off.

  6. 6

    Select the “Keep Warm” mode on the Instant Pot. Stir in the cream cheese, parmesan, lemon juice, and cracked pepper until the cheese is melted. Turn the pot off so the pasta does not continue to cook and serve immediately.