This Pasta Sauce is jam-packed with bold and delicious flavor. It tastes like it has been simmering on the stove all day long and it is done in a fraction of the time! The Instant Pot is the secret to the recipe!
Set Instant Pot to saute. Add the ground beef, sausage, garlic and onion and cook until meat is no longer pink; drain, if needed.
STEP 2
Add the tomatoes, marinara sauce, tomato paste and spices to the pot; mix well. Deglaze the pot (remove bits from the bottom with a spoon).
STEP 3
Place the cover on the pot, set timer to 10 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting).
When cooking is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; do a quick release.
STEP 4
Remove cover,
stir and remove/discard bay leaves.
STEP 5
Serve with your favorite pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
RECIPE NOTE
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge!
RECIPE NOTE
If you are searching for a sauce with even more flavor, try adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup red wine!
RECIPE NOTE
In place of the crushed tomatoes, you can use 6-8 cups fresh tomatoes or frozen tomatoes, thawed and chopped (juices included) – this equals about 30-40 Roma tomatoes.