15-30 min4 servingsadditional parmesan

Parmesan Lemon Pasta

By Chop Secrets

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4 Servings

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15-30 Minutes

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Easy

Parmesan Lemon Pasta
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 15-30 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 8 ounce fettuccine noodles
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¾ cup half and half
  • Salt
  • White pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 8 ounce grilled chicken, sliced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • additional parmesan, grated

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the Sauté function.
  2. When butter is melted, add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
  3. Add broth, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Break noodles in half and fan across the bottom of the pot, making sure all noodles are submerged.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting Cancel, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel, select the Manual or Pressure Cook function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Stir, breaking up any pasta clumps and allow to cool slightly.
  9. Add parmesan cheese, half-and-half, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
  10. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the pot until thickened, returning to Sauté mode as needed.
  11. Serve warm topped with grilled chicken (optional), finely chopped parsley and additional parmesan.

Notes

The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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