INSTANT POT SKINNY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

INSTANT POT SKINNY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

This Skinny Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo has all of the delicious rich and creamy flavor you love from traditional fettuccine alfredo but it’s lighter and much healthier, with no butter or heavy cream, and a fraction of the calories. If that’s not exciting enough, it’s made in the Instant Pot for a super quick and easy pasta (and even easier cleanup) that your family will LOVE!

Instant Pot Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: healthy alfredo sauce, instant pot pasta

Unit: cup, teaspoon

Servings: 4

Calories: 405 kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fettuccine noodles , broken in half
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• salt and pepper
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup milk , skim or 1%
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Add oil to the IP and turn to saute. Once hot add garlic and stir for 10 seconds. Turn IP off. 
2. Add pasta and chicken broth, making sure the noodles are covered in the liquid.
3. Turn valve to sealed and cook on manual (high pressure) for 3 minutes. 
4. When the times beeps allow the pressure to naturally release for 6 minutes, before turning the valve to release remaining pressure and open the lid. 
5. Stir pasta, breaking up any pieces that have stuck together.
6. Stir the cornstarch and milk together until smooth. Add to the instant pot, along with the dry spices and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Turn Instant pot to saute setting and stir gently until the sauce just begins to thicken. Turn Instant Pot off. 
8. The sauce will thicken significantly as it cools, so allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. You can add additional cheese, if needed, to thicken the sauce. 

Recipe Notes

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

full recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/instant-pot-skinny-fettuccine-alfredo

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