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Creamy Garlic Pasta Made Easy in Your Pressure Cooker

This creamy garlic pasta comes together quickly in a pressure cooker with flavorful broth, Parmesan, and tender spaghetti for a rich, cozy meal any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups chicken broth or a bit more if you like it saucier
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ pound spaghetti
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in pressure cooker or skillet over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in butter, then add chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Add spaghetti, breaking in half if needed, press into liquid.
  • Close lid, cook under high pressure for 5 minutes, then allow natural release.
  • Open lid, return to low heat and stir in cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Cook 2-3 minutes more. Serve hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and substitute butter with more olive oil. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a bit of broth or cream.