Instant Pot Bolognese
User Reviews
4.7
Instant Pot Bolognese
Description
This Instant Pot Bolognese begins by sautéing chopped pancetta until the fat renders. Butter, minced onion, celery, and carrot are then cooked until softened, forming the aromatic base of the sauce. Ground lean beef is added and browned directly in the pot with seasoning of kosher salt and black pepper.
White wine is poured in to deglaze and reduce, bringing acidity and depth to the sauce. Crushed tomatoes and bay leaves are added before pressure cooking for 15 minutes. After natural pressure release, half and half is stirred in to soften the acidity and add creaminess. Fresh parsley finishes the sauce with a light herbal note.
This Bolognese sauce can be served over traditional pasta, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash for a hearty meal. The pressure cooker efficiently melds flavors and tenderizes ingredients in a shortened time frame, creating a balanced and rich sauce with tender meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces pancetta (or center cut bacon, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 large white onion (minced)
- 2 celery about 3/4 cup, minced, stalks
- 2 carrot about 3/4 cup, minced
- 2 lb ground beef lean
- 1/4 cup white wine such as Pinot Grigio, dry
- 2 crushed tomatoes I love Tuttorosso, 28 ounce cans
- 3 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Press saute on the Instant Pot, sauté the pancetta over low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the butter, onion, celery and carrots and cook until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the meat and season it with 3/4 teaspoons salt and black pepper to taste and sauté until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, breaking the meat up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Add the wine and cook until it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, 3/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper; cover and cook high pressure 15 minutes.
- Natural release, stir in the half & half and garnish with parsley; serve over your favorite pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 generous cup | |
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
