Instant Pot Marinara Sauce Recipe

March 28, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Instant Pot Marinara Sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, and is the perfect topping for your favorite pasta dishes. The fresh flavors come through in this delicious sauce, and it can be made in just minutes using your Instant Pot. This simple recipe makes enough sauce to cover a pound of pasta, and you can easily double or triple the recipe to make more. The sauce is full of flavor, and it's sure to become a fast favorite in your home!

Prep Time

This simple sauce comes together quickly, with only 10 minutes of prep time. You'll need to gather your ingredients and measure them out, and then you're ready to get started.

Cook Time

Once you've assembled all of your ingredients, you'll be able to cook this sauce in just 10 minutes. This is a great time-saving recipe that can be used for busy weeknights. The Instant Pot does all of the work for you, so you can sit back and relax while the sauce is cooking.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Start by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil to the pot and heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2. Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

3. Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid and stir the sauce to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

4. Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use it in other recipes. Enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Pot
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula

Notes

This recipe makes enough sauce to cover 1 pound of pasta. If you need more sauce, you can easily double or triple the recipe.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 106, Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 273mg, Carbohydrates: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

For a chunkier sauce, you can use crushed tomatoes instead of diced.
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this sauce on the stovetop. Just simmer the sauce in a large pot for 30 minutes.
For an extra boost of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce.
For a vegan version of this recipe, you can use a vegan butter instead of olive oil.
If you want to make a creamier sauce, you can stir in a few tablespoons of heavy cream at the end.