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Instant Pot Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

A lighter fettuccine Alfredo made in the Instant Pot using skim or 1% milk and low-sodium broth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 ouncesfettuccine noodles broken in half
  • 1 teaspoonoil
  • 3 clovesgarlicminced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 1/2 cupslow-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cupmilk skim or 1%
  • 3 teaspoonscornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoondried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoondried parsley flakes
  • 1 cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Instructions

  • Break 8 ounces fettuccine noodles in half and set aside.
  • Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add 1 teaspoon oil. When oil is hot, add 3 cloves garlic (minced) and stir about 10 seconds, then turn the Instant Pot off.
  • Add the broken fettuccine to the pot and pour in 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth), pressing the noodles down so they are mostly submerged.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to SEALING. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 3 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, allow a natural pressure release for 6 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to VENTING to release any remaining pressure. Open the lid.
  • Stir the pasta to break up any pieces that have stuck together.
  • In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup milk (skim or 1%) with 3 teaspoons cornstarch until completely smooth. Add this milk-cornstarch mixture to the Instant Pot along with 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, and 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté and gently stir the mixture until the sauce just begins to thicken, about 1–2 minutes. Do not boil. Turn the Instant Pot off.
  • Let the pasta sit for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further before serving. If needed, add additional Parmesan to reach your desired thickness.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Notes

Notes
Don't own an Instant Pot? Make this recipe in just one pan, on the stove-top, with
this recipe
.