Easy Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce

Step 1

Press the Sauté button and set it to high setting. Add 2tbsp olive oil and 1 small diced onion. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it's soft and translucent.

Step 2

Then add 1 diced carrot and 1 diced celery rib. Cook for another 5 minutes until they are softened.

Step 3

Add 1 pound ground beef and the seasoning (1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, and ¼ tsp cinnamon) and cook until the meat is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 4

When done, add 2 tbsp tomato pasted and stir. Then add ½ cup red wine and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the wine reduces in half.

Step 5

Add 28 oz crushed tomatoes and stir everything in.

Step 6

Close the lid and make sure that the venting knob is sealed. Cook on manual high pressure for 20 minutes. When done, let it naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes.

Step 7

After that, you can open the lid and press the sauté button again. Add ¼ cup heavy cream, stir and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.

Step 8

Serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti. Top with some grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley or fresh basil.