INSTANT POT® PENNE ALLA VODKA

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This is the perfect comfort food on a busy night! The whole thing comes together in one pot in about 45 minutes. It's a super affordable hearty meal created from pantry staples. Great with a glass of wine. Garnish each serving with Parmesan and fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup finely chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup vodka
2 ½ cups water
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.6 calories, Carbohydrate 100.8 g, Cholesterol 61.9 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1345 mg, Sugar 5.2 g