Instant Pot Penne alla Vodka

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

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

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

Directions

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.
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.
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.