Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing diced onions and minced garlic in butter inside the Instant Pot, which softens the aromatics and releases their flavors. Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes add herbal and spicy notes. Adding vodka and cooking it down helps mellow its sharpness while infusing the dish.
Penne pasta and water are added next, layered with crushed tomatoes on top to prevent sticking. Pressure cooking for four minutes cooks the pasta nearly al dente, monitored carefully by using roughly half the package’s suggested boiling time minus one minute. Quick releasing the pressure prevents overcooking.
After opening, heavy cream or a vegan alternative is stirred in, creating a smooth, rich sauce that balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of red pepper flakes serve as garnishes that add freshness, saltiness, and a touch of heat.
This dish is a cozy pasta entree with a velvety tomato vodka sauce that comes together quickly with an Instant Pot, simplifying the cooking process.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 14 ounces San Marzano Tomatoes or other crushed tomatoes, crushed
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 16 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 1 1/2 cup water or broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or Coconut Milk for vegan
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garnishes
- basil fresh
- Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Start the instant pot in sauté mode and let it heat. Then add the butter and let it melt.
- Add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes until they are soft. Then add the garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.
- Add the italian seasoning. If you like it spicy, you can add crushed red pepper too.
- Add vodka and cook to reduce it down for about 2 minutes. Stand away a little, as the vodka steams up instantly.
- Now add the penne, water and give a stir. Than add the curshed tomatoes on the top. Do not mix after adding tomatoes. Just make sure that all the penne is under the liquid.
- Close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Change the setting to pressure cook mode at high pressure for 4 minutes. The time to cook is usually 1 minute less than half of the suggest time on the pasta box. This will result in al dente pasta.
- When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk), so it is mixed well with the sauce. Garnish with chopped basil leaves.
- Penne Alla Vodka is ready to serve. Top with some freshly grated parmesan and some crushed red pepper if you like it spicy.
Notes
- Do not stir the pasta and crushed tomatoes after adding the tomatoes to avoid burning on the bottom.
- Cook the pasta in the Instant Pot for half the package time minus one minute for al dente texture.
- Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot base after cooking to prevent residual heat from overcooking the pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 566IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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