Instant Pot Bolognese (Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
• 24 oz tomato sauce
• Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on the “Saute’ setting. Add the ground beef and brown for a couple of minutes while breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat. The meat doesn’t have to be cooked through and it’s okay if there are red spots.

2. 2

   Add chopped onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and saute for a couple of minutes until vegetables are tender. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian herb seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir everything until combined.

3. 3

   Close the lid and turn the valve to ‘Sealing’. Pressure cook the bolognese sauce for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

5. 5

   Serve over cooked spaghetti or pasta, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.