Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

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)

Directions

Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil.

Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes with a glass lid on.

Add vodka, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to reduce down the vodka.

Add 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 6-7 minutes followed by Quick Release.

Stir in cream. Add parsley and grated cheese. Mix well and serve hot.

Notes

Make sure the pasta is cooked fully before serving

Nutrition

• Calories: 457 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Sodium: 1141 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 66 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 11 g