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Instant Pot Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce

This Instant Pot spaghetti sauce is a quick and easy way to prepare a flavorful tomato sauce, perfect for serving over your favorite pasta. With minimal prep and cooking time, it's an ideal dinner solution for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (optional) Optional ingredient.
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Optional ingredient.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar To balance acidity.
  • fresh basil for garnish (optional) Optional ingredient.

Instructions
 

  • Start by setting the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' mode. Add the olive oil, allowing it to heat.
  • Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper (if using), cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Cancel the 'Sauté' mode and close the lid of the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is set to 'Sealing.'
  • Set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 10 minutes on high pressure.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve to 'Venting.'
  • Open the lid, and stir the sauce to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the spaghetti sauce immediately over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

You can add ground meat or sautéed vegetables to the sauce for additional protein and flavor.
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
Feel free to customize the herbs or spices based on your taste preferences.