Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce is an easy way to make the best spaghetti sauce at home.
Unlike traditional sauces that require hours of simmering on the stove, this recipe is quick and easy. Homemade Spaghetti Sauce brings you the slow-roasted flavors in a portion of the time! Is is in fact,
Grandma's secret recipe converted for the Pressure Cooker.
Using a mixture of crushed tomatoes, carrots and bell peppers, you can bet that this sauce doesn’t taste like your average spaghetti sauce recipe.
The different vegetables and flavors in this instant pot spaghetti sauce are uncomparable to store bought. Once you try it, you’ll see what I mean.
Many of us are busy, either with parenting, being in a workforce, or both. Having the best spaghetti sauce recipe be one that doesn’t take much of your time is essential.
It also allows you to have more time to spend where it counts most. You can also feel better about what you’re eating because you had a hand in choosing what ingredients goes in it.
Serve this delicious Instant Pot spaghetti sauce with your favorite pasta. You can add even more vegetables to your plate by pouring it over some freshly cooked spaghetti squash.
Just don’t forget the garlic bread on the side, no spaghetti dinner is complete without the garlic bread!
What's in Homemade Spaghetti Sauce?
- Crushed Italian Tomatoes
- Tomato Paste
- Brown Sugar
- Pepper
- Carrots
- Green Bell Pepper
- Fresh Basil
How do I make Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce?
- Dice your Carrots and Green Bell Pepper into small pieces and then place them into a bowl.
- Add the Crushed Italian Tomatoes and Tomato Paste to a bowl.
- Stir in the Brown Sugar, Pepper, and Fresh Basil.
- Stir to combine.
- Add in ¾ cups of water in the Pressure Cooker.
- Pour your Tomato Mixture on top of the water.
- DO NOT STIR.
- Set your Pressure Cooker to Manual Pressure Cooker for 10 minutes
- Allow a 5 minute Natural Release.
- Stir the sauce over your pasta.
Can I make Spaghetti Sauce in the Crock-Pot?
Yes, you can make spaghetti sauce in the crockpot. It's simple and easy and just like Grandma makes. For this recipe cut the water in half as you won't need as much thin liquid when making in your crock pot.
Can I substitute Tomato Sauce for Italian Crushed Tomatoes?
Yes, you can, however, you will want to add in ½ teaspoon of salt along with 1 ½ teaspoon of crushed Italian Seasonings to the Tomato Sauce.
Can I Freeze Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce?
Yes! After allowing your sauce to cool completely, pour it in an airtight container or freezer storage bag and press out the extra air. Let it remain frozen for up to a 6 weeks. To use, simply thaw and reheat.
How to reheat Easy Spaghetti Sauce?
You can reheat your spaghetti sauce by placing it thawed or frozen, in a pot on the stove on medium-low heat.
As it warms up, it defrosts and becomes a sauce. You may want to continue stirring at that point and turn up the heat a little to cook off any additional moisture and bring the sauce to your desired thickness.
How to Store Easy Spaghetti Sauce?
Storing your spaghetti sauce is easy. Simply pour it in an airtight container and keep it in your fridge or freezer until you are ready to use it.
How long is Homemade Spaghetti Sauce good for?
In the fridge, your spaghetti sauce can last up to a 3-4 days. Extra sauce can easily be frozen for a future meal.
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 28oz Crushed Italian Tomatoes
- 1 8oz Tomato Paste
- 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Baby Carrots - Diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper - Diced
- ½ Cup Onion - Diced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic
- 1 Tbs Fresh Basil - Chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ¾ Cup Water
Instructions
- Dice your Carrots, Green Bell Pepper and onion into small pieces and then place them into a bowl.
- Add the Crushed Italian Tomatoes and Tomato Paste to a bowl.
- Stir in the Brown Sugar, Pepper, and Fresh Basil.
- Add in ¾ cups of water in the Pressure Cooker.
- Pour your Tomato Mixture on top of the water.
- DO NOT STIR.
- Set your Pressure Cooker to Manual Pressure Cooker for 10 minutes
- Allow a 5 minute Natural Release.
- Stir the sauce over your pasta.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Jennifer Shea
I’m new to your page. I’m enjoying watching you cook. I’ve got a question about your spaghetti sauce. I make a similar sauce in my crockpot for lasagna with hamburger in it. Can I do the same in the instant pot? I love the way the sauce and the hamburger fuse together. Thank you
Devour Dinner
Hi Jennifer! Welcome! So glad you are following along. You can cook hamburger in the Instant Pot. I would cook it first and then add the spaghetti sauce ingredients and cook again. It will fuse together nicely. You can either use the Saute feature to cook the Hamburger and drain off any fat. Or you can Pressure Cook the Hamburger and then crumble it once it's done. Then follow the Spaghetti Sauce instructions. Should be great!