Basic Marinara for the Instant Pot

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

This marinara sauce tastes like it's been simmering all day, but you'll have a savory, rich dish on the table in under an hour.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Basic Marinara for the Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

¼ cup dry red wine

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried parsley

¾ teaspoon sea salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 bay leaf

Nick's Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add olive oil and onion; cook until onion is translucent 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half.

Step 2

Pour diced tomatoes and whole tomatoes into the pot. Bring to a simmer. Stir in basil oregano parsley salt pepper red pepper flakes and bay leaf. Press Keep Warm. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent. Select Manual function and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Discard bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce.

Nutritional Information

Basic Marinara for the Instant Pot

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 115.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 13.8g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1425.3IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 25.1mg 42%

Folate: 18.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 120.6mg 12%

Iron: 7.8mg 43%

Magnesium: 25.2mg 9%

Potassium: 509.6mg 14%

Sodium: 615.3mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 43.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.