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Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

Published: Feb 10, 2021 · Modified: Jul 12, 2023 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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Creamy Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo is made in 25 minutes with 7 simple ingredients and in 1 pot. Add rotisserie or diced chicken, or serve without as a comforting, creamy vegetarian pasta dinner.

fettuccine alfredo in a bowl with cheese, bread, and herbs

Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo is a 1 pot, simple pasta recipe great for pressure cooker pros and beginners alike. This is a creamy, rich alfredo sauce flavored with garlic, salt, and pepper.

A classic Italian pasta dinner, fettuccine alfredo is a winning dinner for its fantastic flavors of garlic and cheese— and it's ease in making.

Garlic is sauteed in a bit of butter. Then pasta, broth, heavy cream, and salt + pepper are pressured cooked in the same pot. Freshly shredded parmesan cheese is melted into the noodles.

Dinner is ready in only 25 minutes.

A sprinkling of fresh herbs, like parsley or basil, elevate the rich and warming flavors of fettuccine alfredo. While adding leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken give it a boost of protein and make it an even heartier meal.

Quick and easy 1-pot Instant Pot recipes make making dinner seamless— and who doesn't love that?

close up of fettuccine alfredo in a bowl

Ingredients

The 7 simple ingredients needed to make Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo are:

  • Heavy cream
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (sub with parmesan cheese)
  • Vegetable or chicken broth (or use water)
  • Fettuccine pasta
  • Shallot
  • Garlic + butter
  • Salt + pepper

Pre-shredded cheese will not melt smoothly into the sauce due to the preservatives added to it. It will likely turn rubbery or not dissolve fully.

So if you can't find a block of the real deal Parmigiano Reggiano, don't stress. It's more important to make sure that whatever cheese you use is freshly shredded by you.

Step-By-Step Directions

Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo is made in 3 easy steps.

noodles in an instant pot mixed with heavy cream and parmesan cheese
noodles in an instant pot mixed with heavy cream and parmesan cheese
  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute and add the butter. When melted, add the garlic and shallots and saute for 1 minute.
  2. Turn off saute and pour in the broth. Deglaze the bottom to ensure there is nothing stuck. Break the fettuccine noodles in half and add to the pot. Pour in the heavy cream, pressing down on the pasta to cover with the liquid. Add the salt and pepper.
  3. Seal the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Complete a controlled quick release of the steam when finished. This means to gently hold down the vent so that the steam comes out slowly rather than at full force. At full force, heavy cream will eventually shoot out with the steam and make a big mess.
  4. Remove the inner pot and set on a trivet. Wait 3 minutes, then add the cheese 1 cup at a time, mixing to melt and incorporate into the sauce between cups. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil if desired.

💡 The general rule for pressure cooking pasta is to divide the lowest cook time on the package in half. Then subtract 1. For a more al dente pasta, subtract 2. Pressure cook on high for this amount of time.

If you'd like to add diced chicken, chop it into small pieces and cook with the butter during step 1 for 7-10 minutes, until cooked through. Add the garlic during the last minute.

You can also add shredded rotisserie chicken immediately before serving. Toss to coat with the sauce.

fettuccine alfredo in a bowl with cheese, bread, and herbs
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

Cooking Tips

  • Always shred the cheese and do not buy pre-shredded cheese
  • Remove the inner pot from the outer pot and wait 3 minutes before adding the cheese. This will reduce the heat slightly and help to melt the cheese perfectly. If the cheese is added to the pasta when it's too hot, it will turn into rubbery strings.
What is the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano and Parmesan cheese?

The difference is that Parmigiano Reggiano is made in Italy while Parmesan cheese can be made anywhere. Essentially, Parmigiano Reggiano is the real version of Parmesan cheese, while the Parmesan cheese you find in local grocery stores is a close second.

Which cheese is best to use in fettuccine alfredo?

The real deal, Parmigiano Reggiano, is best to use when making fettuccine alfredo. Parmesan cheese is the second best. But, we are so accustomed to using Parmesan cheese that you may not notice a big difference.

What is the difference in taste?

Parmigiano Reggiano has a deeply rich, nutty flavor. Parmesan cheese will taste slightly more acidic and salty.

Whether you use Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, always make sure that you buy a fresh block and shred it yourself.

Can I use grated Parmesan cheese?

Yes you can. Grated Parmesan will actually melt better than pre-shredded. Grated Parmesan tends to be pretty salty, so you may need to reduce the amount of salt.

Serving

This recipe yields 4 servings of 6 ounces of pasta and sauce. It will feed 3-4 people, depending on portion size.

Instant Pot fettuccine alfredo is best served immediately. When the sauce sits for a while, it will appear clumpy. There is no need to worry, though, as it will turn smooth when reheating.

Fridge Storage: will keep for 5 days in the fridge.

Freezer Storage: not freezer friendly.

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Recipe

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Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

Kristina Tipps
Creamy Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo is made in 25 minutes with 7 simple ingredients and in 1 pot. Add rotisserie or cubed chicken or serve without as a comforting, creamy pasta dinner.
4.86 from 54 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 909 kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup shallot diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 oz fettuccine
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups freshly shredded Parmigiano Reggiano sub with Parmesan
  • 4 tablespoon fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute for 3 minutes. Add the butter to melt and when the pot starts counting down add the diced shallot. Add minced garlic with 30 seconds remaining.
  • Turn off saute and pour in the broth. Deglaze the bottom of the pot to ensure pieces of food are not stuck to the bottom.
  • Break the fettuccine noodles in half and add to the pot. Pour in heavy cream, pressing down on the pasta to cover. Add salt and pepper. Seal the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. For a more al dente pasta, pressure cook for 3 minutes. *You can also cook for the amount of time you normally cook fettuccine if you have a specific tenderness that you like, without affecting the taste of the sauce.
  • Complete a controlled quick release of the steam when finished (lightly press on the steam release valve in short bursts until all steam is released to avoid heavy cream spraying out and making a mess).
  • Remove the inner pot to another surface. Wait 3 minutes, then add the cheese 1 cup at a time, mixing to melt and incorporate into the sauce between cups. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Notes

*The general rule for pressure cooking pasta is to divide the lowest cook time on the package in half. Then subtract 1. For a more al dente pasta, subtract 2. Pressure cook on high for this amount of time.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best outcome. Packaged shredded cheese will not melt due to the preservatives found in it. 
If adding rotisserie chicken, shred and add after melting in the parmesan cheese. 
If adding diced, uncooked chicken, saute it in the butter for 7-10 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Add the minced garlic during the last minute and proceed with the recipe as instructed.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ozCalories: 909kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 14gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 301mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 331mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2838IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Amy Lui Dong says

    February 18, 2024 at 4:45 am

    5 stars
    With such a short amount of time to prepare, you can make an awesome and delicious dish, it is creamy but not over the top and the flavors are really in there!

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  2. Jamie says

    February 17, 2024 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Pasta this past is good, i can recommend this to my friends. THanks for this recipe

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