Rigatoni a La Vodka - Instant Pot Recipe
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Ingredients: 1/2 cup of bacon, diced (about 2 strips cut up – I find kitchen shears work best to achieve this) – and this is optional, but suggested
1 large shallot, diced – also optional, but highly suggested
1 1/2 cups of water (if using an 8qt, add another cup of water)
3 1/2 cups of marinara sauce (use a good one – I LOVE Victoria White Linen which you can get at Costco or other markets)
1/4 cup of Vodka (no, it won’t get you drunk – the alcohol will burn off!)
14.5 oz can of either diced or stewed tomatoes (go with stewed if you want it chunkier), with the juices
3 cups (or 1 box, really) of Mezze Penne OR Penne Rigate (I find this pasta works best – it’s like a mini penne and rigatoni combined)
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp of butter (1/4 stick)
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2oz of a brick of cream cheese (about 1/4 of the brick)
Salt & pepper to taste (if you desire)
Fresh oregano and more Parmesan cheese for topping
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Directions:On your Instant Pot, Hit “Sauté” and “Adjust” so it’s on the Normal setting
Once it reads “Hot,” add the diced bacon. Stir often as it will want to stick to the pot – and it’s okay if it does a little. The cooking bacon will create a little of its own grease. Let it cook for about 1 minute.
Add the shallots and stir with the bacon often. About 2 minutes. We do not want the bacon to be crispy – just enough heat so it’s only lightly cooked and still soft. After about 2 minutes, the bottom of the pot will likely begin to turn a little brown. This is a good thing and will mean we are ready for the next step.
Hit the “Cancel/Keep Warm” button so the display reads “Off.” Add the water (if using an 8qt, add a second cup of water). Use a mixing spoon and give the bottom of the pot a good scraping.
Add the can of stewed or diced tomatoes, pasta, marinara sauce, vodka, garlic and butter (in that order). Mix VERY well
Secure Lid and hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 7 minutes.
Quick release
Stir very well for a minute (scrape the bottom of the pan just in case a few noodles may have straggled and clung to the bottom – this is normal but won’t be an issue).
Add the heavy cream, parmesan and cream cheese (in that order and mix in between each item is added). When all is in the pot, mix for a good 2 minutes so everything is melted and blended in nicely. Add salt & pepper to taste (I didn’t as I think the marinara sauce and canned tomatoes already provide plenty of that – but everyone’s taste buds are different!)
Serve in a bowl and top with fresh shredded (or grated) Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh, chopped oregano if you desire.
Mangia! |
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Notes: Pressure Luck Recipe
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