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Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka
Italian classic pasta dish made in a creamy tomato, garlic, vodka sauce
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound pasta
- 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup vodka
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- ¼ cup Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil.
- 2
Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes with a glass lid on.
- 3
Add vodka, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to reduce down the vodka.
- 4
Add pasta, water, and salt. Stir well, making sure to push most of the pasta under the liquids. Layer over the tomato puree or sauce and DO NOT mix. Close the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 4 minutes followed by Quick Release.
- 5
Stir in cream. Add parsley and grated cheese. Mix well and serve hot.