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Instant Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce (Paleo, Whole30)

Delicious and easy Instant Pot spaghetti meat sauce that's comforting and kid-friendly as well. Make it paleo and Whole30 by serving it over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Instant Pot pressurizing & depressurizing time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy instant pot meat sauce, instant pot past meat sauce, paleo instant pot recipes, paleo meat sauce recipe, paleo spaghetti meat sauce, whole30 instant pot recipes, whole30 meat sauce recipe
Servings: 8 servings - makes about 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ghee or your favorite cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage free of sugar and nitrates
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • IF NEEDED: beef or chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • Fresh chopped Italian parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Turn on a 6-qt Instant Pot to "Sauté" setting, and add ghee to the pot.
  • Once it indicates that it's "hot," add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  • Add Italian sausage and ground beef, and cook stirring until mostly browned, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and stir for 1 minute.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot, and stir in crushed tomatoes.
  • Close the lid, make sure the pressure valve is set to Sealing, then cook on Manual HIGH for 20 minutes. *If you are using an 8 qt Instant Pot and/or you get a "burn" notice, you may need to add some broth so it comes to pressure.
  • Let the pressure release naturally until the lid slides open easily, about 15 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL: Mine turned out perfectly thick, but If you like your spaghetti meat sauce thicker, open the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" again. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened to your liking.
  • Garnish with chopped basil or parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 3/4 cup) - makes 8 | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1604IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg