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red sauce with meat in a white bowl from above.

Instant Pot Meat Sauce

This rich and flavorful Instant Pot spaghetti sauce is so easy; perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve it over pasta, polenta, or just alongside a loaf of crusty French bread for dipping!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Author: Kris Bordessa

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground Italian Sausage mild
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • ½ red pepper chopped
  • 2 cups tomato sauce 15 ½ ounce can
  • 1 ¾ cups diced tomatoes 14 ounce can
  • 3 ¾ cups tomato puree 29 ounce can
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup red wine optional

Instructions

  • Start by sautéing the ground meat and onion together, stirring frequently to break up the meat. Once browned, use hot pads to lift the liner out of the Instant Pot; drain excess grease. 
    2 pounds ground Italian Sausage, 1 pound ground beef, 1 medium yellow onion
  • Add remaining ingredients and seal the pressure cooker.
    1/2 red pepper, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes, 3 3/4 cups tomato puree, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup red wine
  • Set for a manual high-pressure time of 12 minutes, allowing for a quick pressure release at the end of the cooking time. If you're not in a hurry, it's perfectly fine to let the pressure release naturally.

Notes

  • Serves 12
  • If you prefer a different kind of ground meat, that’s perfectly fine. Ground chicken or ground turkey will make a little bit lighter red sauce.
  • This homemade meat sauce recipe calls for canned tomatoes. If you’re a home canner, feel free to substitute your homemade version in equal amounts.
  • If you don't care for chunks of tomatoes in your sauce, replace the diced tomatoes with 14 ounces crushed tomatoes.
  • If you do not have an electric pressure cooker, no worries. Simply follow the instructions, but use a large stock pot instead. For a really flavorful sauce, cook over medium-low heat for two-to-three hours, stirring often to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 4mg
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