Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Italian Sausage links
  • 1 pound ground beef ((lean))
  • 1 medium onion ((chopped))
  • 1 medium green pepper ((chopped))
  • 5 cloves garlic ((chopped))
  • 6 medium mushrooms ((chopped))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper ((optional))
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 medium tomatoes ((chopped))
  • 3 ounce tomato paste
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1½ cups water
  • 24 ounce pasta sauce ((your favorite brand))
  • 2 tsp brown sugar ((optional, but recommended))

Instruction

  • Gather your ingredients and chop vegetables.
  • Set Instant Pot to “saute” and once hot, add olive oil.
  • Remove sausage from casing and add to the pot, along with ground beef. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic. Saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper, herbs, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, water, pasta sauce, and brown sugar, if using.
  • Cover and seal the lid. Make sure the valve points to "seal." Select the "pressure" option and use the up arrow to adjust the time to 15 minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot beeps, letting you know it’s done, do a 15 minute (NPR) or Natural Pressure Release. Carefully release the remaining pressure by turning the valve to "vent." Your Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce is ready to enjoy!