Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka

Italian classic pasta dish made in a creamy tomato, garlic, vodka sauce

📝 Ingredients

• 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. 1Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil.
2. 2Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes with a glass lid on.
3. 3Add vodka, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to reduce down the vodka.
4. 4Add 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. 5Stir in cream. Add parsley and grated cheese. Mix well and serve hot.