INSTANT POT® PASTA SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS AND RED WINE

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I always have this homemade pasta sauce in my freezer (it freezes well), and it's often my go-to meal on a Friday night, along with my frozen homemade meatballs. But don't forget about other meals like lasagna, chicken Parmesan, etc., as you'll find this sauce can be a key ingredient.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup dry red wine
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 large bay leaf
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil until hot, then add mushrooms, onions, and fennel seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 more minute. Pour in red wine, and simmer until the alcohol has cooked off, about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in sugar, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and pepper. Turn off Saute function.
  • Close and lock the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • When time is up, carefully release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings, if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, just stir in a little chicken broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 754.9 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

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