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Instant Pot Meat Sauce

2024-08-27

Meat sauce magic, no simmering required. The Instant Pot develops slow-cooked depth in a fraction of the time, producing a rich, versatile sauce for pasta night and beyond.

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Ingredients

  • Hamburgers or meatballs
  • Spaghetti
  • 2 jars of marinara sauce
  • Water
  • Trader Joe's sofrito
  • Garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Pour a jar of marinara sauce into the bottom of the pot.
  2. Fill the empty jar with water and add it.
  3. Layer the spaghetti on top. Do not mix.
  4. Add the meat.
  5. Add the second jar of sauce, then another jar of water.
  6. Seal and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  7. Release and mix.

Make a double batch and freeze half. Future you says thanks.

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