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A bowl of Instant Pot Penne Alfredo Pasta.
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5 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Creamy Penne Alfredo

Instant Pot Creamy Penne Alfredo is a recipe that you’re going to want to keep close by for a quick and easy dinner. Dump it, press start, and enjoy this rich, creamy, classic comfort food in under thirty minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth you can also use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly recipe
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream you can substitute with half-and-half
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Place the penne in the bowl of the instant pot, pour the broth, the nutmeg and the oregano. Push the penne to immerse them as much as possible in the liquid. Close the pressure cooker with the pressure button in the sealing position. 
  • Select "pressure cook or manual", set 5 minutes to "high".  The pressure will take about 8 minutes to rise before starting to cook.
  • When the end of the cooking alarm sounds, release the pressure. 
  • Remove the lid, add the cream cheese, Parmesan and cream and stir for a few seconds. Cover without closing tightly and let stand 2 minutes to let the cheeses melt. Uncover, stir and serve immediately sprinkled with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
  • If you have leftovers, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream to the pasta when you are going to reheat, this will make the sauce creamier.

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1153IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg