Best Instant Pot Bolognese
This delicious Instant Pot Bolognese recipe is a simple and easy dinner the whole family will love. Made in the Instant Pot, this delicious bolognese recipe using ground pork is a game changer that can be made in minutes!
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Why Make Pressure Cooker Bolognese?
If you love cooking but are short on time this is the best recipe for you! It only takes 30 minutes to make this delicious Pork Bolognese Sauce. The best part about it is that it’s made entirely in your Instant Pot, which means no extra pots or pans to clean up.
- Efficient and Easy: This recipe simplifies traditional Spaghetti Bolognese, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavorful and Hearty: The pressure cooker intensifies the flavors, creating a rich, satisfying dish.
- Minimal Clean-Up: Preparing both pasta and sauce in one pot makes cleaning a breeze.
Be sure to serve this tasty Spaghetti Bolognese recipe with Instant Pot Monkey Bread and a tasty Chopped Salad.
Recipe Ingredients
- Ground Meat: Provides the hearty, protein-packed base of the Bolognese sauce.
- Olive Oil: Used to sauté the vegetables and brown the meat, adding richness and depth of flavor.
- Onion and Carrot: Add sweetness and texture to the sauce.
- Minced Garlic: Adds a punch of aromatic flavor to deepen the taste of the sauce.
- White Wine Vinegar: Deglazes the pot and adds a tangy brightness that balances the rich flavors.
- Tomato Paste and Crushed Tomatoes: Provide the tangy, vibrant tomato base of the sauce.
- Italian Seasoning: Contributes classic Italian flavor to the dish.
- Salt and Pepper: Enhance the natural flavors of the other ingredients.
- Heavy Cream: Adds a touch of richness and creaminess to the sauce, mellowing the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Spaghetti: The perfect vehicle for the Bolognese sauce, its long strands hold onto the sauce well.
How to Make Spaghetti Bolognese in the Instant Pot?
Step One: Set the instant pot to sauté. Add the oil. Once oil is hot add the ground pork. Brown the meat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic and continue to sauté for 5 minutes
Step Two: Add the white wine vinegar to deglaze the pot and then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and stir. Add the pasta and close the lid and seal the pressure valve.
Step Three: Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Manually release pressure and make sure pasta is cooked al dente.
Step Four: Stir in the cream and let sit for 3 minutes. Your spaghetti bolognese is now ready to serve. Garnish with herbs and cheese.
How to Store Spaghetti Bolognese Leftovers
- Store: To store spaghetti bolognese, cool it to room temperature, place it in an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: For longer storage, freeze the bolognese in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheat: To reheat, thaw frozen bolognese overnight in the refrigerator, then warm it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
FAQ’S
What Meat Is Good for Bolognese?
Bolognese is traditionally made with ground beef, but is also delicious with any type of ground meat. This recipe calls for ground pork and tastes super delicious. You can however switch meats if you have ground beef in stock instead.
What Defines a Bolognese Sauce?
Bolognese sauce is a rich meat-based pasta sauce that originated in Italy. It consists of minced meat (often beef or pork) cooked in a thick tomato sauce and it often includes wine, milk, cream and vegetables.
Why Do You Add Milk or Cream to Bolognese Sauce?
Bolognese sauce usually includes milk or cream because the fat in these ingredients helps round out the flavors of meats. Milk is also used to help thicken the sauce and it gives a delicious in depth flavor.
Can I Add Carrots and Celery to Bolognese?
Yes, you can certainly add carrots and celery to your Bolognese sauce. These vegetables can enhance the flavor and add a delightful texture to the sauce.
Finely chop or dice the carrots and celery, and sauté them along with the other aromatics like onions and garlic at the beginning of the cooking process. This will allow them to soften and contribute their flavors to the overall richness of the Bolognese sauce.
What’s the Difference Between Meat Sauce and Bolognese?
Meat sauce is a simpler and quicker preparation, often consisting of ground meat, tomatoes, onions, and basic seasonings.
On the other hand, Bolognese sauce, originating from Italy, is a more complex dish that takes longer to cook. It combines a mix of ground meats and vegetables like carrots and celery and may include milk or cream for richness, resulting in a thicker and more nuanced texture and flavour profile.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of ground pork
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 28 oz of crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- ⅓ heavy cream
- 16 oz of spaghetti
Instructions
- 1. Set the instant pot to sauté. Add the oil. Once oil is hot add the ground pork. Brown the meat.
- 2. Add the onion, carrots, garlic and continue to sauté for 5 minutes
- 3. Add the white wine vinegar to deglaze the pot and then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and stir.
- 4. Add the pasta and close the lid and seal the pressure valve
- 5. Cook on high for 8 minutes
- 6. Manually release pressure and make sure pasta is cooked al dente.
- 7. Stir in the cream and let sit for 3 minutes.
Notes
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