Step 1

Roughly chop your onion, carrots, and garlic.

Step 2

Preheat your Instant Pot to saute on high and add 1-2 tablespoons oil. Pat dry your shanks and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Brown your shank at least 1 minute per side.

Step 4

Remove the shank and add your onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until soft – about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the wine and deglaze, scraping the burnt bits with a wooden spoon. Reduce until about half the wine is left – about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add passata, herbs if using, and the shank to the pot. Set pressure to high and braise for 1 hour. Quick release when done and serve, garnish with grana padano, red pepper flakes, and flat leaf parsley if desired.