Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝 recipe - hearty, flavorful

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese 🍝

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese is a hearty, flavorful Italian pasta dish known for its rich meat sauce. With the help of the Instant Pot, you can prepare a deep, savory bolognese sauce in a fraction of the time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.


how to make Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 carrot (diced)
  • 1 celery stalk (diced)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 250g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients

  1. Dice the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.
  2. Prepare the ground beef.
  3. Set aside the tomato paste and diced tomatoes.

2️⃣ Sauté in the Instant Pot

  1. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add olive oil.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. Pour in the red wine (optional) and cook for 1-2 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.

3️⃣ Pressure Cook

  1. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Once cooking is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.

4️⃣ Add the Spaghetti

  1. Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the Instant Pot, making sure the pasta is submerged in the sauce.
  2. Close the lid again and set to Manual (High Pressure) for 5 minutes.
  3. After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure.

5️⃣ Final Touches and Serve

  1. Once the spaghetti is cooked, stir well and serve. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips:

  • Red wine adds extra depth to the flavor, but you can skip it if preferred.
  • You can cook the spaghetti separately and mix it with the sauce if you prefer, or cook it directly in the Instant Pot.
  • Italian seasoning can be swapped for individual herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Don't forget the Parmesan cheese for an extra creamy, savory touch.

This Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese is a quick, satisfying way to enjoy a classic Italian dish with minimal effort. Enjoy the rich and flavorful sauce with your pasta! 😋

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