Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 -
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (I use 90/10)
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
- 4 oz pancetta diced
- 1 medium yellow onion minced
- 1 - 2 medium carrots peeled and minced
- 1 stalk celery minced
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2/3 cup beef broth - reduced sodium preferred (or water)
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
ADD AFTER PRESSURE COOKING
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot on to "Saute", then add olive oil to the pot. Add the beef, Italian sausage, and pancetta and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain if needed, then return to pot.
- Add onion, carrot and celery and cook for 4 more minutes, or until softened. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon as the onions, carrots and celery cook and give off liquid.
- Add garlic and cook, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in red wine and cook, stirring often, until reduced, about 2 minutes.
- Add all remaining ingredients (except for heavy cream and basil) and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to ensure no browned bits remain.
- Cancel the saute function, and secure Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to "sealing". Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 20 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, let out the pressure by carefully moving the valve to “venting" to perform a quick release. When the pin drops, remove lid and set aside.
- Select "saute" and select LOW. Stir in heavy cream and basil and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.
Notes
- Stir in heavy cream and basil and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil and cook on HIGH, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.
- Prep time does not include the time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, as this will vary from person to person. Mine took about 15 minutes.
- If you don't have fresh basil, use 2 tsp of dried basil and add with the other spices before pressure cooking.
- Complete steps 1 -4 in a large dutch oven or soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to LOW and simmer uncovered, for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If you notice the sauce getting too thick, add a splash of water.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.
- Complete steps 1 -3 in a large skillet.
- Transfer skillet contents to a slow cooker, and add all remaining ingredients (except cream and basil). Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or HIGH for 4 hours).
- Stir in heavy cream and basil and cook on HIGH, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
1133mg
(32%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5809IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1133mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5809IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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33 reviews
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