Instant Pot Alfredo and Artichoke Penne Pasta w/Air Fryer Salmon

All night and day, I was pondering over what to make in my Instant Pot. When I went to the store to pick up the smoked turkey legs I also picked up some Alfredo sauce, penne pasta, and some artichokes. But I can’t lie, I was a little hesitant to make pasta in a pressure cooker. To my surprise, my penne turned out great; but the star of the show was the salmon, which was actually a last-minute decision.

This blog post is going to highlight both the pasta and the salmon. I also made steamed broccoli but I’m not going to focus on that.

Instant Pot Alfredo and Artichoke Penne Pasta

Ingredients

16oz of Penne Pasta

1 15oz can of Artichokes (do not drain)

1 15oz jar of Alfredo Sauce

2 cups of Water

2 cloves of minced Garlic

*Seasonings of your choice

Directions

Pour half of jar of Alfredo sauce in the Instant Pot. Pour entire can of artichokes in your Instant Pot; spread evenly. Pour uncooked pasta on top of the artichokes. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce on top of the pasta. Fill the Alfredo jar with water and pour into the Instant Pot. Add garlic and seasonings.

Lock the top on your Instant Pot and push the pressure cook button. Adjust the time to 7 minutes.

One the alarm sounds vent your Instant Pot. When your pot is done venting unlock your lid, remove and mix your ingredients and enjoy!

For a Creamier Sauce

Pour entire can of artichokes in your Instant Pot; spread evenly. Pour uncooked pasta on top of the artichokes. Add garlic and seasonings. Pour in water.

Lock the top on your Instant Pot and push the pressure cook button. Adjust the time to 6 minutes.

One the alarm sounds vent your Instant Pot. When your pot is done venting unlock your lid, remove. Pour the Alfredo sauce on top of the pasta. Mix your ingredients. Turn pot on sauté normal and cook until sauce is hot. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Salmon

Ingredients

Salmon

Olive Oil

*Seasonings of your choice

Directions

Coat both sides of your salmon with olive oil. Season your salmon to your liking. If your salmon is large, slice your salmon in half. Skin side down, place your salmon in the Air fryer and cook on 360F for at least 8-10 minutes. If you have a salmon over 1 pound cook longer. A 2-pound salmon should be cooked 15-20 minutes.

And…It Is What It Is!