How to Make Instant Pot® Easy Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of a homemade pasta sauce, and with the Instant Pot® Easy Pasta Sauce recipe, you can have a delicious and flavorful sauce ready in no time. Whether you're a busy parent looking for a quick and easy meal to feed your family or a pasta lover who wants to elevate their dish, this recipe is perfect for you.

Making pasta sauce in the Instant Pot® is not only convenient, but it also allows the flavors to meld together in a fraction of the time it would ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup hot water
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and hot water and mix to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with basil, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine, crushing tomatoes.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 1144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 768mg