Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce is a staple recipe! This classic tomato sauce tastes like it has been simmered all day, but comes together in less than 1 hour, thanks to the pressure cooker. Make a large batch of this Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce to always have on hand when needed!

Hands down I prefer homemade tomato sauce over store bought sauce!

BUT, homemade spaghetti sauce is time consuming, as it takes hours of simmering to develop those rich flavors we all love in a good homemade tomato sauce.

Thanks to the Instant Pot, I have taken my recipe for Homemade Tomato Sauce and sped up the process!

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

With a few simple steps, it is easy to have a rich, delicious tomato sauce that tastes like it has been simmered all day in under an hour.

This recipe for spaghetti sauce is rich, thick, and full of subtle Italian flavors and is made with simple pantry staples–no fresh tomatoes or spices are needed for this recipe!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Tomato Sauce

• Crushed Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Olive Oil
• Onions
  • This is optional, but I love to add sauteed onions for an extra depth of flavor.
• Garlic
  • Fresh garlic cloves are best. Just crush them slightly to allow the garlic flavor to be released
• Dried Herbs
  • Dried Parsley
  • Dried Oregano
  • Red Pepper Flakes–just to perk up your palate a bit.
  • Bay leaves
• Butter
  • Adds a great depth of flavor and richness to your sauce.
  • Feel free to omit to keep this Dairy-Free
• Honey
  • Helps to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Feel free to sub out for sugar or omit altogether.
• Vegetable Stock/Wine
  • This gives the sauce the liquid it needs to cook in pressure cooker.
  • I personally like to use a mixture of dry red wine and stock for flavor, but all stock or even water will work.

How to Make Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Step One: Saute Onions

• Heat Instant Pot, using saute function.
• Once pressure cooker is heated, add in olive oil and onions.
• Saute for 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften.

Step Two: Add Tomato Sauce Ingredients

• Pour in wine and stock.
• Pour in tomato sauce, garlic, dried herbs, and butter into pressure cooker.
• Stir gently.
• Dollop tomato paste on top of tomato sauce and dot drizzle with honey.
  • Let the tomato paste sit on top of the tomato sauce so it will not cause a burn notice.
  • Mix into sauce once cook time has elapsed.

Step Three: Pressure Cook

• Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.

Step Four: Allow Pressure to Release

• Allow pressure to release for at least 10-15 minutes, or naturally.

Step Five: Store Spaghetti Sauce

• Use spaghetti sauce right away, or store in glass or freezer safe containers.
• Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce keeps for 5-7 days in fridge.
• Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce freezes for 3-4 months.

Use Instant Pot Tomato Sauce for:

• The World’s Best Oven Baked Meatballs
• Instant Pot Creamy Italian Pasta
• Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
• Instant Pot Lasagna

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

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Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce is a staple recipe! This classic tomato sauce tastes like it has been simmered all day, but comes together in less than 1 hour, thanks to the pressure cooker.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce, Instant Pot Tomato Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Pressure Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 16

Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 12 ounces tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic smashed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsely
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon butter or additional olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup dry red wine or vegetable stock
• 1 cup vegetable stock

Instructions

• Heat Instant Pot, using saute function. Once pressure cooker is heated, add in olive oil and onions. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
• Add stock/wine or water to instant pot. Scrape up any browned bit that may have formed on bottom of the instant pot. 
• Pour in wine and stock. Pour in tomato sauce, garlic, dried herbs, and butter into pressure cooker. Stir gently.
• Dollop tomato paste on top of tomato sauce and dot drizzle with honey. Stir gently. Secure lid on Instant Pot and make sure vent knob is sealed. 
• Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. 
• Allow pressure to release at least 10 to 15 minutes before doing quick release. Remove bay leaf, stir well and use accordingly. 

Notes

• Use spaghetti sauce right away, or store in glass or freezer safe containers.
• Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce keeps for 5-7 days in fridge.
• Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce freezes for 3-4 months.

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 441mg 18%

Potassium 439mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 7g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 11.2%

Vitamin C 13.5%

Calcium 2.8%

Iron 8.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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• Heat Instant Pot, using saute function.
• Once pressure cooker is heated, add in olive oil and onions.
• Saute for 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften.