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Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo Recipe

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4.9 from 54 reviews
  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Instant Pot Skinny Alfredo recipe offers a lighter take on the classic creamy pasta dish. Using chicken broth and evaporated milk instead of heavy cream, it delivers rich flavor with fewer calories. The linguine cooks perfectly under pressure, then is stirred with parmesan cheese to create a thickened, indulgent sauce. It’s a quick, easy, and comforting meal ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Liquid Base

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp dried minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta

  • 1/2 lb dry linguine noodles, broken in half

Cheese

  • 3/4 to 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Place the chicken broth, dried minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the Instant Pot liner. Break the linguine noodles in half and add them to the pot, ensuring that all noodles are covered by the broth. Do not stir the noodles.
  2. Pressure Cook Pasta: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural pressure release (NPR) for 6 minutes before quickly releasing the remaining pressure (QR).
  3. Temper Evaporated Milk: Pour the evaporated milk into a separate bowl. Gradually add a scoop of the hot noodles from the pot into the evaporated milk while stirring. Once about half the noodles have been combined this way, return the milk and noodles mixture back into the Instant Pot. This prevents curdling and ensures a smooth sauce.
  4. Finish Sauce with Parmesan: Turn the Instant Pot to the Sauté function on low heat. Gradually stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until it fully melts and the sauce thickens, coating the noodles evenly. Serve immediately for best results.

Notes

  • Breaking the linguine noodles in half helps them fit and cook evenly in the Instant Pot.
  • Do not stir the pasta before cooking to prevent noodles from clumping.
  • Tempering the evaporated milk with hot noodles prevents the sauce from curdling.
  • Use freshly shredded parmesan for the best melting and flavor.
  • Feel free to add cooked chicken or steamed vegetables for a more complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes (6 minutes pressure cook + 6 minutes natural release)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Instant Pot Alfredo, Skinny Alfredo, Light Alfredo Sauce, Instant Pot Pasta, Easy Alfredo Recipe

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