Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka

Use your Instant Pot to get a comforting and easy dinner of penne alla vodka on the table in less than an hour. Add chicken or shrimp for added flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 762 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2.5 cups water
• 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 0.5 cup vodka
• 0.75 cup finely chopped yellow onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Select high temperature setting, and preheat the pot for 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and oil. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.

Step 2

Pour in vodka and cook until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Cancel Saute function. Stir in water, penne, and salt. Pour tomatoes over penne; do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese; let stand for 3 minutes. Stir in pepper.