Description
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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4