Instant Pot Alfredo
When you need creamy comfort food in a hurry, Instant Pot Alfredo delivers all the flavor of a classic pasta dinner with none of the stovetop hassle.
Servings: 6 Servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth (Note 1)
- 2 cups milk (Note 2)
- 2 tablespoons gluten free flour (Note 3)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt (Note 4)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups gluten free penne noodles (Note 5)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Spray the liner of a 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, and gluten free flour. Whisk until the flour is fully dissolved.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic salt, kosher salt, black pepper, and penne noodles.
- Secure the lid (check that the sealing ring is in place) and set the valve to “Seal.”
- Calculate the cook time: take the time on your pasta package, cut it in half, and subtract 2 minutes (for example, 12 minutes ÷ 2 = 6, then 6 – 2 = 4 minutes). Cook on high pressure for that amount of time.
- When the cook time is done, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Carefully vent any remaining steam. If liquid spurts out, close the valve and wait 2 more minutes before trying again.
- Remove the lid and stir the pasta well.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until creamy. If the sauce looks thin, let the pasta rest for 5–8 minutes so it can absorb the sauce.
- Taste and tweak the seasoning until it’s perfect for your crew. Serve warm, with chicken or broccoli if you like.
Notes
Note 1: Use low-sodium chicken broth to help control the salt levels. If you need a low FODMAP option, choose a low FODMAP chicken broth.
Note 2: This recipe was tested with 1% milk, but whole, 2%, or lactose-free milk will also work. Skim milk is not the best option if you want a creamy sauce.
Note 3: Recipe was tested using Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten-free flour. Regular all-purpose flour will also work if gluten-free is not needed.
Note 4: Start with 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, then taste and add more if desired. Personal tastes varied during testing. Some preferred less garlic flavor, while others wanted more.
Note 5: Penne noodles were our favorite, but we also tested fettuccine. If using fettuccine, break the noodles in half and layer them in a crisscross pattern, similar to Instant Pot spaghetti recipe. Penne noodles are simpler since you can just pour them right in.
Low FODMAP Notes: Low FODMAP ingredient information is based on the Monash University Food App and FODMAP Friendly App testing results.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSugar: 5g
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