Spaghetti Sauce Instant Pot Fresh Tomatoes
Spaghetti sauce is a staple in many homes, and for good reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. However, making spaghetti sauce from scratch can be time-consuming and requires a lot of ingredients. That's where the Instant Pot comes in. With the Instant Pot, you can make spaghetti sauce quickly and easily using fresh tomatoes. In this article, we'll show you how to make spaghetti sauce in the Instant Pot using fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's go over the ingredients you'll need to make spaghetti sauce in the Instant Pot:
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients, it's time to make the spaghetti sauce. Here are the steps:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function.
- Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic to the Instant Pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, sugar, basil, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and water to the Instant Pot.
- Stir everything together and then lock the lid in place.
- Select the Manual or Pressure Cook function and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before doing a quick release of any remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it's smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender, but be careful as the sauce will be hot.
- Your spaghetti sauce is now ready to serve!
Tips
Here are some tips to help you make the best spaghetti sauce in the Instant Pot:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you like your spaghetti sauce chunky, you can skip the blending step.
- You can adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more or less of any of the spices to suit your taste.
- If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Conclusion
Making spaghetti sauce in the Instant Pot using fresh tomatoes is a great way to save time and still enjoy a delicious homemade sauce. With just a few ingredients and some simple steps, you can have a flavorful sauce that's perfect for spaghetti or any other pasta dish. Give it a try and see how easy it is!