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Instant Pot Bolognese

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This Instant Pot Bolognese delivers deep, slow-simmered flavor in a fraction of the time. It's a rich, hearty sauce perfect for any pasta night.
Instant Pot Bolognese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 626 kcal
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 2 Carrots, peeled and finely diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 lb Pappardelle or Tagliatelle Pasta, cooked
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese, for serving
  • Fresh Basil, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the ground beef and ground pork, breaking the meat apart and cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Drain any excess grease, then remove the meat and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot along with the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  • Return the browned meat to the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes, milk, oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
  • When the cook time is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting. Remove the lid and discard the bay leaf.
  • Stir the bolognese well. Set to saute mode and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes uncovered to thicken if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve the bolognese over cooked pappardelle or tagliatelle, topped with generous amounts of grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 35gFat: 22g
Keyword easy bolognese recipe, instant pot bolognese, instant pot pasta, pressure cooker pasta sauce
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