Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 cup vodka
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.