For a richer flavor, use a dry red wine like Chianti or Cabernet Sauvignon. If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute with half-and-half or crème fraîche. Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your liking. Pecorino Romano also works well.
Instant Pot® Pasta Bolognese
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS13
A comforting and richly flavored Pasta Bolognese, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot for a quick, family-friendly meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate78 g
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Cholesterol62 mg
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Fiber8 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium656 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepTurn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the pot; add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and set aside in a strainer set over a bowl.
02
StepAdd onion, carrots, celery, and cherry tomatoes to the cooker. Cook and stir on Saute mode until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and oregano and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Return ground beef back to the pot and pour in red wine. Cook until wine has reduced a bit.
03
StepMeanwhile, mix tomato paste, soy sauce, and cocoa powder together in a small bowl.
04
StepStir tomato paste mixture into the pot, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Pour crushed tomatoes on top of the mixture and do not stir; try to keep them on top. Turn off Saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
05
StepSelect high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
06
StepRelease pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
07
StepPour pasta and on top; do not stir in. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
08
StepRelease pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cream and Parmesan until combined. Serve.
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Eugenia Kreiger
Jun 29, 2025The quick release made the pasta a little too soft. Next time I'll try natural pressure release.
Jackeline Kovacek
Jun 27, 2025My bolognese turned out amazing! Thank you for this easy recipe.
Robyn Feeney
Jun 20, 2025I was skeptical about the cocoa powder, but it really adds a richness to the sauce!
Trystan Rosenbaum
Jun 14, 2025The soy sauce is a great secret ingredient!
Shaina Feeney
Jun 11, 2025Doubled the recipe and it worked perfectly in my 8-quart Instant Pot.
Leola Purdy
Jun 9, 2025I added some mushrooms to the vegetables for extra flavor and it was delicious!
Adrien Kris
Jun 4, 2025I didn't have any red wine on hand, so I substituted with beef broth and it was still tasty.
Mercedes Fay
Jun 3, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and the kids devoured it.