Stock up the freezer with this comforting pasta sauce. It will keep frozen for up to three months, so it’s great to have on hand for busy weeks
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Direction:
1. Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode and add a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Once the oil is heated, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the pressure cooker and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is browned.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, and dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary) to the pressure cooker. Stir everything together.
5. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure for 20 minutes.
6. Once the timer goes off, release the pressure manually and open the lid.
7. Stir the bolognese sauce and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve the bolognese sauce over your choice of pasta, or use it as a base for lasagna, or freeze it for later use.
This big-batch pressure cooker bolognese is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. It is packed with flavor from the herbs and spices and can be used in various dishes. Enjoy!