Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 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)

Instruction

  • 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.