Add steamed asparagus to this creamy mac and cheese that is cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot! Garlic and fine herbs cheese adds extra flavor to this dish.

Pressure-Cooker Asparagus Mac and Cheese

Combine dry pasta, 4 cups water, butter, and salt in a 6-quart pressure cooker. Seal lid and pressure cook on HIGH 4 minutes. 

Place asparagus in a microwave-safe bowl; add 1 tablespoon water. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. 

Let pressure cooker steam release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release remaining steam. Carefully remove lid. Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese, garlic and fine herbs cheese, 1/4 cup whole milk, and ground mustard. Fold in cooked asparagus. If sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk to reach desired consistency. Top with Parmesan cheese. If desired, sprinkle with cracked black pepper. 