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Creamy Cabbage Alfredo Pasta
30min
Total Time
4 people
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget
Cost
420 kcal
Calories
Creamy Cabbage Alfredo Pasta — Easy Weeknight Low-Carb Comfort Meal
Cabbage so creamy, it might steal the pasta’s thunder.
Ingredients
4
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1
Set instant pot to sauté mode
2
Add oil and butter to pot
3
Sauté garlic one minute until fragrant
4
Add cabbage and cook two minutes
5
Pour in broth and add pasta
6
Lock lid and pressure cook four minutes
7
Quick release pressure carefully
8
Stir in cream and Parmesan
9
Add lemon, salt, and pepper
10
Cook one minute on sauté to thicken
11
Garnish with parsley and serve
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Pro Tips
Use freshly grated Parmesan for flavor
Reserve pasta water for thinning sauce
Don't skip quick release step
Troubleshooting
Sauce too thin add cheese gradually
Sauce grainy lower heat and stir
Pasta underdone cook one minute more
Recipe Variations
Add roasted mushrooms for umami
Swap cream for Greek yogurt thin with milk
Use cauliflower rice for low carb
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lemon wedges
Pair with green salad
Top with extra Parmesan
Add toasted pine nuts
Nutrition Facts
420
Calories
14g
Protein
50g
Carbs
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
520mg
Sodium
60mg
Cholesterol
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overcooking pasta makes mushy texture
Adding cheese to high heat splits sauce
Skipping lemon makes dish flat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use gluten-free pasta?
Yes use a trusted brand and cook per package.
Is this low carb?
Use cabbage noodles to reduce carbs greatly.
Can I use milk instead of cream?
Yes use milk and a teaspoon cornstarch to thicken.
Can I make this vegan?
Use plant cream and nutritional yeast instead.
How do I avoid mushy cabbage?
Slice thin and sauté briefly before pressure cooking.
Reviews
Kim
Apr 30, 2026
Creamy and quick. Weeknight hero.
Ravi
Apr 27, 2026
Loved the cabbage twist. Family approved.
Sofia
May 7, 2026
Very tasty. I added mushrooms.
Chen
May 7, 2026
Easy and comforting. Made often now.
Maria
May 5, 2026
Great texture. Lemon brightened it.
