Instant Pot Pasta Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
178 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pasta Sauce
Description
The Instant Pot Pasta Sauce recipe uses lean ground beef browned with diced onion and minced garlic, then combined with canned whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cooking under pressure for 12 minutes melds these ingredients into a robust, flavorful sauce. After a natural pressure release, the sauce can be thickened further using the sauté function if desired. The combination of meat, vegetables, and herbs creates a rich sauce with layers of taste and texture, suitable for topping pasta or other dishes requiring a savory tomato meat sauce.
This sauce provides a filling and comforting meal component especially in colder months. The Instant Pot preparation shortens cooking time and simplifies the process, while still allowing for customization through added vegetables or different meats. Serving with pasta or polenta makes for a complete meal.
Notes from the recipe include options to swap ground beef with sausage or poultry and tips on managing moisture levels due to vegetables. Layering the tomatoes atop beef initially prevents burning. To thicken any excess liquid, cooking uncovered on sauté mode helps achieve the desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces whole tomatoes 1 can, canned
- 26 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Put Instant Pot on sautee and brown beef, onion, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain fat if needed.
- Add in remaining ingredients and cook on manual high for 12 minutes.
- Once done, naturally release the instant pot for 15 minutes.
Notes
- Lean ground beef can be substituted with sausage, ground turkey, or chicken depending on preference.
- Additional vegetables may increase sauce moisture, so consider thickening the sauce with sauté time if needed.
- Layer tomatoes on top of the browned beef to reduce the chance of getting a burn notice in the Instant Pot.
- Use the sauté function after pressure cooking to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1096IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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