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Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo

Jan 17, 2018 · 352 Comments

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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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Aaaand then, serve it up and say Bon Appetit! Serve alongside some Oven Roasted Broccoli!

Want something a little lighter? Try my Skinny Alfredo!

 

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!

Don’t want to use heavy cream? Check out the Skinny version of this recipe!

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No prep Alfredo made in the Instant Pot in under 20 minutes! A dream come true!

Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo

Perfectly delicious alfredo in under 20 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Keyword: Alfredo, creamy alfredo, creamy pasta, dump, dump and start, dump and start instant pot alfredo, instant pot, instant pot Alfredo, instant pot creamy pasta, Instant Pot pasta, start
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 511kcal
Author: Karli Bitner

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

This recipe can easily be doubled!
Leftovers are best when you add a splash of milk in after it is reheated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese.
  5. 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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  1. Stephanie says

    July 18, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Hi Karli!
    Would tripling or quadrupling the recipe work just as easily as doubling?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      August 7, 2020 at 8:45 am

      Hi Stephanie- Instead of tripling or quadrupling I would suggest just making 2 doubled batched. When we get that much liquid into the pot, it will take a significantly longer time coming to pressure, which may overcook the pasta. It will take the same amount of time to cook two batches separately (or get yourself another Instant Pot. ๐Ÿ˜‰ ) as it would to quadruple the recipe. Hopefully that makes sense!

      Reply
  2. Vic says

    August 20, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    Hi. Can chicken or turkey be added to this as well? Pre-cook the meat also? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      September 17, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Vic- Check out my Instant Pot chicken Alfredo Recipe here. This will probably answer your questions! https://cookingwithkarli.com/instant-pot-chicken-alfredo/

      Reply
    • Shawna S says

      December 5, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! I added four raw chicken breasts on top and pressure cooked for 8 minutes. I seasoned the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Otherwise followed the rest exactly and was very pleased! Kids and hubby approved too!

      Reply
  3. Devon Seymour says

    August 23, 2020 at 9:03 am

    Would this work in the mini instant pot??

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      September 17, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Yes! With the smaller size, just stay close while you are releasing the pressure, pasta recipes tend to bubble up and get a little spitty out of the vent. If this starts to happen, just close the vent and wait another 30 seconds or so before releasing the pressure again. Good luck!!

      Reply
  4. BH198& says

    August 28, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    This is pretty darn tasty. I topped my bowl with some sliced Italian sausage and it was delicious. I used the grated Parmesan cheese in the โ€œgreen canisterโ€ and the sauce still turned out pretty thick and flavorful. Very easy, delicious, decadent meal.

    Reply
  5. John says

    September 10, 2020 at 12:38 am

    5 stars
    I am like terrible at cooking but after trying out your recipe and following the instructions closely I was able to make these tasty pasta for my family. It’s so full of flavor and I like to thank you for that. You made my day!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      September 10, 2020 at 6:55 am

      I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe so much, John!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Molly says

    September 10, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Would I be able to use a different type of pasta, like penne, rigatoni, etc? I have someone who isn’t a fan of spaghetti-style pasta’s (weird, right?! lol).

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      September 17, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      Not that weird- my son is the same way! ๐Ÿ™‚ You could substitute penne easily! No need to adjust the cook time.

      Reply
  7. Bob says

    September 23, 2020 at 10:11 am

    Doesnโ€™t the cream curdle/separate when cooked in an InstantPot?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:57 am

      Heavy Whipping Cream has a high fat content which makes the cream stabilize while cooking under pressure. This means it won’t curdle.

      Reply
      • Bob says

        November 25, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks for the tip!

  8. Vicki Vinzant says

    September 24, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    5 stars
    Easy recipe!! My family says its better then any alfredo they’ve had!! Perfect everytime I make it!! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:56 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  9. Mike says

    October 3, 2020 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    Easiest recipe ever, came out great!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 4, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Thanks, Mike!!

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    October 14, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Can I use fettuccine? What would the cook time be? I only have fettuccine on hand.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 4, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Fettuccine noodles will need a cook time of 8 minutes with an 8 minutes NPR. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Dawn N. Lopez says

    October 16, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    When you double the recipe, you double the liquid as well? It seems like a lot of liquid when doubled.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 4, 2020 at 9:24 am

      Yes, you’ll double the liquid as well. The pasta will soak up a lot of the liquid as it cooks. I’ve double the recipe many times without any issues. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Shirley Kurokawa says

    October 19, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    If I double the recipe, does it still take the same amount of time in the Instant Pot?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 4, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Yes, the cook time will stay the same. It will take a little bit longer for the Instant Pot to come to pressure but the cook time will stay the same.

      Reply
  13. Mike says

    November 7, 2020 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    Karli-
    All I can say is “Wow!” I made this last night for dinner, it was very easy to make, and the results were amazing!
    I did add some crumbled bacon, which I cooked in my Ninja Foodie Grill (my second most favorite kitchen appliance after my Instant Pot!) I added the bacon into the mix at the end, then took the remainder and sprinkled it on top of the linguine.
    Folks, if you want a dish that definitely tastes as if you ordered it at your favorite Italian restaurant, this is IT!
    We LOVED it!
    Thank you, Stephanie, for this OUTSTANDING recipe!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Yum!! My husband always says that bacon makes everything better!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe so much!

      Reply
  14. Katie says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    My family LOVES this recipe!! SO easy and delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Lisa says

    December 20, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    I was wondering if you could add some broccoli, carrots, squash etc. in a foil packet on top, or something like that, to be able to cook them at the same time and add in at the end?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      December 22, 2020 at 10:34 am

      The cook time for veggies in the Instant Pot is much shorter than the cook time of the pasta which would result in some really mushy veggies, unfortunately. I generally just steam my veggies in the microwave while the Instant Pot does it’s thing with the pasta.

      Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    January 2, 2021 at 10:06 am

    What could you substitute for heavy cream?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      https://cookingwithkarli.com/instant-pot-skinny-alfredo/ Check out this recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  17. Allison says

    January 3, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    Do you turn it off and let it cool or does it stay on warm and you let sit for a few minutes?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      I just let it stay on warm while I let things cool down.

      Reply
  18. Andrea says

    January 8, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    Can you sub water for broth? I donโ€™t have any broth on hand ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      January 12, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Andrea- the broth gives the dish a lot of flavor, so if you substitute water, you’ll need to add quite a bit of salt and possibly other seasonings to still have a flavorful alfredo.

      Reply
  19. Isela says

    January 10, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe last night, it was fantastic! I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth, to make it vegetarian.
    Thank you for sharing, it will definitely be a recipe that will be made multiple times in the future.

    Reply
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