Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
A quick and flavorful Bolognese sauce made in the Instant Pot, perfect for pasta nights.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat olive oil.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, allow for a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
Serving
- Stir the sauce, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This Bolognese sauce is rich and flavorful. Skipping the sauté step can reduce the flavor. Always taste before serving to adjust seasoning.