Spaghetti night just got a whole lot easier with Ekilove’s Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce. This quick and tasty recipe is perfect for those last-minute meals. Say goodbye to store-bought jars and hello to a delicious homemade sauce that is guaranteed to impress.
The Perfect Sauce for Spaghetti Night
Who doesn’t love pasta, especially spaghetti? It’s a classic favorite in many households, including mine. Ekilove’s Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce is super easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients into your Instant Pot, set the timer for 10 minutes, and voila! You’re in business.
Using store-bought sauce is fine, but there’s a certain satisfaction that comes with knowing exactly what goes into your food. With this homemade spaghetti sauce, you can say goodbye to added sugars and mysterious ingredients. It’s worth the extra effort, trust me.
Serve this delicious sauce over any pasta, spaghetti squash, or even drizzled over chicken parmesan. The options are endless!
What You’ll Need
To complete this recipe, gather the following ingredients:
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes: You can use canned diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes.
- Tomato paste: Adds a burst of fresh tomato flavor.
- Soy sauce: Worcestershire sauce works as a substitute.
- Italian seasoning
- Dried basil
- Garlic powder: Feel free to mince some garlic cloves instead.
- Onion powder: For a fresher taste, chop up an onion and cook it in the Instant Pot before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients.
Storing Your Spaghetti Sauce
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. However, the best part is that this sauce freezes well. Simply freeze it for 3-4 months and thaw it in the refrigerator when needed. To reheat, warm it up on the stovetop.
FAQs
Can I Use Fresh Tomatoes?
Absolutely! You can use either fresh or canned tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes, remember to quarter them first.
Can I Add Meat to the Sauce?
Definitely! For ground meat like beef, sausage, turkey, or chicken, sauté the meat with some butter in the Instant Pot before adding the other sauce ingredients. If you’re using pre-cooked frozen meatballs, add them with the sauce ingredients and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Feel free to get creative and add your favorite vegetables too. Onions, peppers, squash, carrots, mushrooms, or garlic would all make fantastic additions. Sauté the vegetables in the pot until softened but still slightly firm.
Cooking Tips
It typically takes about 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach the desired pressure. You’ll know it’s ready when the pressure valve pops up and the pot beeps once.
More Pasta Sauce Recipes
Looking for more sauce inspiration? Try these delicious pasta sauce recipes:
- The Best Homemade Bolognese Sauce
- Easy Roasted Tomato & Sausage Pasta
- Quick Fettuccini Alfredo
- Rich and Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo
- Garden Vegetable Pasta
- Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe
If you’ve tried this Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe or any other recipe from Ekilove, don’t forget to rate and leave a comment below. I’d love to hear about your experience. If you snapped a photo, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost it and showcase your creation.
Once you try Ekilove’s Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce, you’ll never go back to the jarred stuff. It’s ridiculously tasty and incredibly simple. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
