Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef ((I use 90/10))
  • 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
  • 4 oz pancetta (diced)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (minced)
  • 1 - 2 medium carrots (peeled and minced)
  • 1 stalk celery (minced)
  • 7 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2/3 cup beef broth - reduced sodium preferred ((or water))
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instruction

  • Turn your Instant Pot on to "Saute", then add olive oil to the pot. Add the beef, Italian sausage, and pancetta and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain if needed, then return to pot.
  • Add onion, carrot and celery and cook for 4 more minutes, or until softened. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon as the onions, carrots and celery cook and give off liquid.
  • Add garlic and cook, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in red wine and cook, stirring often, until reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients (except for heavy cream and basil) and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to ensure no browned bits remain.
  • Cancel the saute function, and secure Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to "sealing". Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 20 minutes.
  • Once the timer beeps, let out the pressure by carefully moving the valve to “venting" to perform a quick release. When the pin drops, remove lid and set aside.
  • Select "saute" and select LOW. Stir in heavy cream and basil and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until thickened to desired consistency, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil if desired.