How to Make Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner

I'm here with a practical yet delicious recipe for a weekday dinner. This bolognese sauce prepared using an Instant Pot offers a taste as if it has been cooked for hours. Lightened with ground beef and turkey but enriched with San Marzano tomatoes and parmesan, this sauce will delight you and your table! Let's create wonders in the kitchen together!

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Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner
Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner Ingredients 18items
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium carrot (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 450 grams ground beef (85/15 fat ratio)
  • 450 grams ground turkey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as pinot grigio)
  • 800 grams canned San Marzano crushed tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 675 grams cooked pasta (tagliatelle or rigatoni)
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil (julienned)
How to Make Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner 5steps
1

Set your pressure cooker or Instant Pot to 'sauté' and melt the butter. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Once the vegetables soften, add the ground beef and turkey. Don't worry, it's very easy! Cook until the meat loses its pink color.

2

Add the tomato paste and stir. Then, pour in the wine to add flavor. Add the crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, and milk. Now things are getting good!

3

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set the pressure to 'high'. Cook for 25 minutes. The aroma of your sauce will fill the entire house!

4

Carefully open the pressure release valve to release the steam. Add the parmesan and adjust the salt and pepper. Don't forget to taste it!

5

Pour the sauce over your cooked pasta and serve with fresh basil and parmesan. Believe me, it turns out very delicious!

Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner Cooking Tips

If you have a gluten sensitivity, you can use gluten-free pasta. Don't forget to scrape the tasty bits from the bottom of the pan when cooking the wine, it adds a deep flavor to your sauce!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
353
kcal
27.0g
Protein
31.0g
Carbs
13.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner?
One serving of Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner comes to about 353 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 27.0g. Carbohydrates: 31.0g. Fat: 13.0g.
How long does it take to make Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner?
Start to finish, 50 min is enough. Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner?
You need 18 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped), 1 medium carrot (peeled and finely chopped), 2 celery stalks (finely chopped), 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped), 450 grams ground beef (85/15 fat ratio), 450 grams ground turkey, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt...
What diets is Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner suitable for?
Yes — Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner works for these diets: High Protein.
How to make Instant Pot Bolognese Recipe for a Lighter Dinner?
It comes together in 5 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Zeynep Ş.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi dün akşam denedim, çok pratik ve lezzetli oldu. Eşim bile bayıldı 🤗

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Mustafa M.

3 weeks ago

Bolognese sosunu kıyma yerine tavuk kıymasıyla yapsam tadı nasıl olur? Deneyen var mı?

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Mustafa Y.

3 weeks ago

Güzel ama bir dahaki sefere biraz daha az domates püresi kullanmayı deneyeceğim, biraz baskın geldi.