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Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta with Vodka Sauce Recipe - Shrimp, Penne, and Creamy Tomato Sauce come together effortlessly in the Pressure Cooker!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 538 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 16 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 16 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper
  • Garnish: Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Set the pressure cooker on Sauté. Add the butter, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften the onions, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in the crushed tomatoes, water, vodka, penne, and 3/4 teaspoons salt. Stir to coat the pasta. 
  3. Cover and lock the lid into place. Set the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook High for 4 minutes. Once it is finished cooking, turn the Instant Pot Off, then press the button to Quick Release the steam, until the valve button drops.
  4. Unlock the lid and stir the shrimp and cream into the pasta. Set the Instant Pot on Sauté and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Boil the pasta as directed on the package and drain in a colander. Place the butter, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper in a large sauté pan. Set over medium heat and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, and vodka to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the pasta, shrimp, and cream into the sauce and toss. Cook until the shrimp are pink. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5cups Calories 538kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 222mg (74%) Sodium 798mg (33%) Potassium 659mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 635IU (13%) Vitamin C 16.9mg (19%) Calcium 194mg (19%) Iron 4.4mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5cups
Calories 538kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 222mg 74%
Sodium 798mg 33%
Potassium 659mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 635IU 13%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 19%
Calcium 194mg 19%
Iron 4.4mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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