Rich and creamy, this Pasta all Vodka recipe is amazing!! This easy Instant Pot pasta recipe is going to become a favorite, it's so easy and so delicious! Butter, garlic, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, vodka, rigatoni pasta, red chile flakes, heavy cream, Pecorino Romano cheese, and fresh basil.
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Pasta in the Instant Pot
One of my favorite things about the Instant Pot is that you can cook the pasta right in the sauce! No need to heat up a big pot of boiling water! Not only does it save dishes, I think the pasta absorbs so much more of the flavor of the sauce.
One of my most popular posts on this blog is this Instant Pot Ground Pork and Pasta - and once you make it, you'll know why! It's so good and so easy.
Well, I have a feeling that this Instant Pot Pasta alla Vodka is going to also become a favorite. It's so good. Like seriously good. You'll want to make this for special occasions, except that it's so easy, you'll be able to treat yourself any day of the week.
Ingredients for Pasta all Vodka
- Unsalted butter - can use salted, but taste sauce before seasoning.
- Garlic cloves
- Tomato Paste
- Crushed Tomatoes - canned.
- Vodka - my Black Pepper Vodka would work great here!
- Rigatoni Pasta - can substitute penne.
- Heavy Cream - can use half and half if you are watching calories.
- Pecorino Romano Cheese - can use Parmesan.
- Fresh Basil - can substitute parsley, but it will be a different flavor.
How to Make Instant Pot Pasta alla Vodka
Step 1 - Gather your ingredients.
Step 2 - Turn the Instant Pot on and press the saute button. Add the butter.
Step 3 - When the butter has melted add the garlic and saute.
Step 4 - Add the tomato paste, and cook stirring for about one minute or until it begins to brown a bit.
Step 5 - Add the tomatoes and vodka. Let boil for about a minute. Press the off button to turn off the saute.
Step 6 - Add the pasta, red chile flakes, water, salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Step 7 - Lock on the lid and set the steam valve to sealing. Set the Instant Pot to low pressure by pushing the manual button and then the pressure button - it will toggle back and forth between low and high. Select low, then use the plus and minus buttons to set the time to 6 minutes.
Step 8 - While the pasta is cooking, grate the cheese.
Step 9 - Measure a half cup of cream.
Step 10 - When time is up, use a quick release to release the pressure by turning the steam valve from sealing. When the pressure valve drops, open the lid and give the contents and quick stir.
Step 11 - add the cream. Stir to combine and let it sit for about 5 minutes for the sauce to thicken.
Step 12 - add the grated cheese and basil and stir. (I didn't have fresh basil, so I garnished the pasta with fresh parsley.)
Instant Pot Pasta all Vodka
This pasta was everything I hoped it would be! It was rich and creamy and heavenly delicious! If you've read my post on my favorite Instant Pot Cookbooks, then you know I already love the Instant Pot Italian Cookbook by Ivy Manning, which is where I found this recipe.
Looking for more Instant Pot Recipes:
- Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Risotto
- Instant Pot Polenta with Herbs
- Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Maple Syrup
- Instant Pot Frittata with Spinach and Mushrooms
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Instant Pot Pasta alla Vodka
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- ¼ cup vodka
- 12 ounces rigatoni dry (uncooked)
- red chile flakes a pinch
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Pecorino Ramano Cheese grated
- ½ cup fresh basil torn into small pieces
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to the pressure cooker and press saute.
- When the butter has melted, add the garlic and saute for about 30 seconds, then add the tomato paste and stir for about a minute, or until it begins to brown a little.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and the vodka and let it boil off some of the alcohol for about a minute.
- Add the rigatoni, red chile flakes, 2 ½ cups cold water, 1 teaspoon salt and some fresh ground black pepper and give it a quick stir. Lock the lid in place, set the steam valve on "sealing."
- Press the manual button and then the pressure button to set the pot to Low pressure. Use the + and - buttons to set the time for 6 minutes. The pot will come up to pressure, cook for 6 minutes and then turn to keep warm.
- When the time is up, do a quick pressure release by carefully turning the steam valve to open. When the pressure valve drops, unlock the lid.
- Add the cream to the pasta and stir to combine. Let it sit for about 5 minutes for the sauce to thicken a bit. Then stir in the cheese and the basil. Add more salt and black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Unsalted butter - can use salted, but taste sauce before seasoning.
- Crushed Tomatoes - canned.
- Vodka - my Black Pepper Vodka would work great here!
- Rigatoni Pasta - can substitute penne.
- Heavy Cream - can use half and half if you are watching calories.
- Pecorino Romano Cheese - can use Parmesan.
- Fresh Basil - can substitute parsley, but it will be a different flavor.
SARAH says
Thank you thank you thank you!! I LOVE this recipe! CAN IT BE DOUBLED? I'd like to serve a larger group. This recipe is so easy, stress free and DELICIOUS!!!
Pam Greer says
I would think that it could be doubled, but you don't need to increase the time.
Cheryl Crotty says
I sent your blog post over to my daughter. I gave her an instata pot for Christmas and I am sure she will love this dish...also, it's good for her to have your blog address.
Happy Valentines Day Pam.
Pam Greer says
Oh thank you so much! I hope she loves her Instant Pot as much as I do!
Les in OR says
I'm going to make this sometime this week! I may add some shrimp, but will cook them separately in a skillet.
Pam Greer says
It would be great with shrimp!
Ann says
Okay, my curiosity is peaked. What difference does the vodka make?
Pam Greer says
It's a classic sauce. I think it adds some flavor and tenderizes the tomatoes.
Andrea Metlika says
Mouth drop and salivating a little over here. Pasta is a staple in my home and this dish looks and sounds incredible.
Pam Greer says
It is soooo good!
Cindy Gordon says
YES YES YES, Another delicious IP recipe for the win! Thanks for this recipe!
Pam Greer says
It's rapidly become one of my favorites!
Cristie | Little Big H says
I love pasta and I love vodka. Never thought of combining the two though. It sounds good to me. I'm making this asap!
Pam Greer says
It's a classic sauce that I've always loved!
Caroline says
Looks delicious - great that it's all cooked in together. And love the sound of your pepper vodka.
Pam Greer says
Making it in one pot is so easy.
Valentina says
Pasta alla Vodka has always been one of my favorite pasta dishes, and it's one I love to order when I'm out. So thank you for this delicious sounding/looking recipe. 🙂
Pam Greer says
It's always been one of mine too. So glad I can make it so easily at home!