Instant Pot Perfect Parmesan Alfredo Recipe
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Instant Pot Perfect Parmesan Alfredo
- Author: Amy Blevins
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 8 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (from jar)
- 1 Lb Penne (or other pasta of similar size)
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese Blend (grated)
- 1 1/2 Cups Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste (I didn’t use any salt because parmesan is salty, but I do love fresh cracked pepper on my alfredo!)
- Turn your Instant Pot on to Sauté setting.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic and let sauté for a few minutes.
- Add pasta and stir to coat.
- After a minute or so, add the water and chicken broth and stir.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and seal for pressure.
- Set Instant Pot on manual, and change the time to 9 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot is finished, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the vent knob. Remove lid.
- Add heavy whipping cream and butter.
- Cook until the butter is melted and the cream is heated through.
- Add all cheeses. Stir to combine until all cheese is melted.
- Salt and pepper to taste.