Instant Pot Dump and Start Alfredo made completely from scratch in under 20 minutes! This rich, creamy & dreamy meal is picky eater and kid friendly- making this meal a no-brainer!
Watch how easy it is to make Alfredo in your Instant Pot in this video!
Alfredo. Do you know what is better than alfredo? Alfredo made from scratch in under 20 minutes..with only 5 (okay, 7 if you count salt & pepper) ingredients? Yeah, I went there.
We eat this for dinner probably once a week because it is seriously SO delicious! I try to save it for a day of the week where I know I will be short on time, but let’s be honest, it’s so good that I will make it even when I’ve got all the time in the world.
This is a fool-proof recipe- great for newbies, seasoned Instant Potters, and totally kid approved!
Okay, let’s do this thang.
Chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, pepper & noodles broken in half go into the pot. Make sure that all of the noodles are covered in liquid.
Manual high pressure for 6 minutes. (I like my noodles with a little bite to them, if you like yours softer I’d recommend cooking for a minute or two longer.) Let it naturally release the pressure for 6 minutes. The display will read L0:06 and then you can quick release.
It will be very liquidy when you take the lid off. That is a-okay and totally normal. Let it sit and cool for about a minute or so (very important!!) and then add in some parmesan cheese. You’ll want the real thing. None of that powdered stuff.
Gradually stir in the cheese. The cheese will melt into the sauce and thicken it.
Aaaand then, serve it up and say Bon Appetit! Serve alongside some Oven Roasted Broccoli!
Want something a little lighter? Try my Skinny Alfredo!
Don’t want to use heavy cream? Check out the Skinny version of this recipe!
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Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced garlic dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb dry linguine noodles broken in half
- 3/4-1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the broth, cream, garlic, salt, pepper and noodles to the instant pot in that order. DO NOT STIR, but make sure all noodles are covered. If you need to move some noodles around, thats okay.
- Set your Instant Pot to Manual for 6 minutes (I like my noodles with a little bite to them, if you like yours softer I'd recommend cooking for a minute or two longer) and then let it naturally release its pressure for an additional 6 minutes then quick release.
- Let the noodles and sauce sit for a minute or so. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Your cheese will not melt into the sauce if it doesn't cool for a minute or two.
- Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese.
- It's ready to eat, Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo
(Printable Recipe Below)
Perfectly delicious alfredo in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced garlic dried
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb dry linguine noodles broken in half
- 3/4-1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add the broth, cream, garlic, salt, pepper and noodles to the instant pot in that order. DO NOT STIR, but make sure all noodles are covered. If you need to move some noodles around, thats okay.
- Set your Instant Pot to Manual for 6 minutes (I like my noodles with a little bite to them, if you like yours softer I’d recommend cooking for a minute or two longer) and then let it naturally release its pressure for an additional 6 minutes then quick release.
- Let the noodles and sauce sit for a minute or so. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Your cheese will not melt into the sauce if it doesn’t cool for a minute or two.
- Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese.
- It’s ready to eat, Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled!
Leftovers are best when you add a splash of milk in after it is reheated.
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Suz says
Great recipe. We loved it just wondering if I can use half and half instead of heavy cream. Also if I wanted more cheese can I add in grated parm too.?
Karli Bitner says
I don’t recommend using half and half because it has the tendency to curdle while cooking under pressure. You are welcome to add as much cheese as you’d like, measure that with your heart, Suz! 🙂
Chelle Vorell says
Excellent recipe. I used fresh minced garlic and I shredded my parmesan in the food processor. I was so excited that I could keep my recipe Gluten Free using GF Pasta.. the sauce recipe didn’t call for flour! I would make this again.. easily!
Karli Bitner says
I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe so much, Chelle! Thanks for the comment and stars!
Tricia says
If I wanted to double the recipe do I just double the time for the instant pot as well?
Karli Bitner says
Hi Tricia! The cook time would stay the same.
Linda. Murphy says
When do I add broccoli
Karli Bitner says
I steam broccoli in the microwave while the Instant Pot is cooking the pasta and then add it at the end- cooking the broccoli in the Instant Pot with the pasta would turn it to mush.
Cheryl says
Hi….have you tried adding chicken to make chicken alfredo? Wondering if to add already cooked or raw.
Karli Bitner says
You can add frozen chicken tenderloins to this recipe and cook it as written- everything cooks at the same time! Just place the chicken on top of the pasta.
Karie says
We love this recipe! It is a go to in my house. Both kids love it and my husband who is generally not an alfredo fan approves!! Do you have any tips for reheating leftovers? Mine is oily the next day and not at all creamy.
Karli Bitner says
Yes- as written in the post, if you add a splash of milk or cream to the pasta after reheating, it will bring the sauce back together much better.
Trichelle says
I love Alfredo it’s my very favorite!! I tried many recipes leaving me disappointed. This is not only the easiest but definitely the best recipe I used. This will now be on the family favorite list!! Thanks sooo much!!!!
Shannon says
I bought shredded parmesan in a bag 😩 I hope it still turns out okay! Fingers crossed
Ashley says
If we triple the recipe, how long do we cook it for?
Karli Bitner says
Same cook time!
Laura says
My favorite IP go to! I go 7 minutes and add cut up chicken breast. I’ve also used Gouda and it is fabulous!
Mike De Young says
Made this a few times everyone loved it. What if I used pappardelle pasta with a cook time of 8 minutes . Would my cook time be 8 minutes also?
Karli Bitner says
Yes, that sounds right!
Lina says
How should the recipe be altered if we want to add in chicken and broccoli?
Karli Bitner says
You can add in frozen chicken tenderloins without having to adjust any timing. I would suggest steaming your broccoli in the microwave while your Instant Pot is doing it’s thing. Cooking broccoli for 6 minute would turn it into mush, so he microwave or stovetop is best for the broccoli.
Ashley says
Would you need to add extra liquid if you were adding the chicken as well?
Karli Bitner says
No extra liquid needed!
katie Thornley says
Hard day? Feeling some type of way? Then this recipe is for you!!! I know its not healthy to eat your emotions, so that’s why I add frozen chicken tenders to this recipe , cook time stays the same and it feeds my teenagers! love love love
Hilda says
Is it 1 3/4 cup cheese or 3/4 cup.
Karli Bitner says
It is 3/4 cup to 1 cup of cheese depending on your preference.
Nicole says
This was delicious!
PJI says
Thank you so much. You just saved me so much trouble. I used to make the pasta in the instant pot and then cook the chicken and the sauce separately. No more! Thankfully I have two instant pots so I was able to make a small batch for my gluten-free child, and a separate batch for everyone else. Added fresh chicken to the top before cooking. I also added a little cream cheese to make it extra creamy after it was all done. This is definitely going on our favorites list! So much easier!
Karli Bitner says
I am so happy to hear that! I am glad that you found this recipe and its made your life a little easier. 🙂
Chaya says
My husband and I love this recipe! It comes out perfect every time. The only thing we do differently is cook it for 8 minutes because we like softer pasta (as mentioned in recipe)
Karli Bitner says
So happy to hear you both love the recipe! 🙂