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Dump and Start Instant Pot Alfredo

Jan 17, 2018 · 403 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!

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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!
4.65 from 351 votes
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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.
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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

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. Ivy says

    September 3, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is one of me and my husband’s favorites! It’s so easy to make and so so yummy!

  2. Nicole Hardeman says

    September 21, 2022 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This is an absolute favorite go-to meal at our house!

  3. Courtney Cloughley says

    October 10, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! I’ve already made this twice since finding it. It’s so easy and tastes so good. I also love how easy it is to add in extras (we added broccoli). Yum!

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