Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

This gorgeous pasta sauce is made easily and quickly in the instant pot! It has an amazing flavor boost from an added chicken umami mixture, making it a restaurant-quality meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 1- pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 large carrots (minced)
• 1 medium onion (minced)
• 22 oz. passata (tomato sauce)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• Splash of red or white wine (optional)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Set the Instant Pot to sauté and allow to heat up and add the olive oil to the pot.
2. 2While the Instant Pot is heating, season the ground beef with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
3. 3Once heated, add the ground beef to the pot and break apart. Continue to cook the beef until it is browned.
4. 4While the beef is cooking, prepare the Umami mixture. In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk to combine.
5. 5Once the beef is browned, add the minced garlic, carrot, onion, bay leaf, oregano, and basil and stir. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes. Add additional Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
6. 6Splash the wine into the pot to deglaze the bottom. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits.
7. 7Pour in the Umami mixture and mix well.
8. 8Pour the passata sauce over the top; do not mix.
9. 9Turn off the sauté setting and secure the lid and turn the venting knob to the sealed position.
10. 10Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Allow the unit to naturally release for 5 minutes, then turn the vent cap to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
11. 11Carefully open the lid. Find and discard the bay leaf. If, after stirring, your sauce looks a little runny, set your unit to sauté and cook for a few minutes to thicken.
12. 12Taste and adjust seasoning with additional Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper as needed.
13. 13Serve over your favorite pasta with a little grated parmesan cheese over top, and serve with a slice of crust bread. Enjoy!!