Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make homemade spaghetti sauce, look no further than your Instant Pot. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes, which gives the sauce a bright, fresh flavor that you just can't get from canned tomatoes. Plus, cooking in the Instant Pot means that this sauce comes together in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need:
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
1. Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
4. Add the water or vegetable broth and tomato paste and stir again.
5. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to "sealing."
6. Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
8. Use an immersion blender or transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
9. Serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Why Use Fresh Tomatoes?
Using fresh tomatoes in your spaghetti sauce gives it a bright, fresh flavor that just can't be replicated with canned tomatoes. Plus, fresh tomatoes are packed with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene.
While using fresh tomatoes does require a bit more work than simply opening a can of tomatoes, it's worth it for the flavor and nutritional benefits. Plus, using an Instant Pot makes the process much easier and faster than cooking on the stovetop.
Final Thoughts
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make homemade spaghetti sauce, give this Instant Pot recipe a try. It's packed with fresh tomato flavor and comes together in just a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop.
Plus, using fresh tomatoes means you're getting all the nutritional benefits of this delicious fruit. Serve this sauce over your favorite pasta and enjoy a healthy, homemade meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
