Instant Pot Tomato Sauce

Instant Pot Tomato Sauce is so much better than store-bought! It’s made with fresh tomatoes and 11 other simple ingredients. Enjoy over your favorite pastas, as a delicious pizza sauce, marinara dipping sauce, and more.

Course Sauces

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 46kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $10

Equipment

instant pot
immersion blender or food processor

Ingredients

3 pounds (about 11 to 13) fresh vine tomatoes, cored and quartered
2 cups diced yellow onion (about 1 onion)
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
½ cup dry red wine merlot, cabernet sauvignon, or pinot noir
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar plus more to taste
6 ounces (1 can) tomato paste

Instructions

In this order, add tomatoes, diced onion, carrots, whole garlic cloves, red wine, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and sugar to the instant pot. Do not stir.
Cover with the lid, switch the valve to “sealing,” and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
When the timer is up, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before switching the valve to “venting” and manually releasing any remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and add tomato paste. Using an immersion blender, blend sauce until completely smooth.
You can also use a countertop blender or food processor by scooping sauce into the base and blending until smooth. Just be sure to release the steam as you blend so it does not explode.
Serve tomato sauce in your favorite pasta or pizza recipe. Or, simply allow sauce to cool and store it in a jar in your refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 6 months.
This recipe makes 8 cups of sauce.

Notes

To make this a spicy tomato sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
When the sauce is done blending, taste it and slowly adjust the sugar if you find it too acidic.
Make sure you add the ingredients to the instant pot in the order listed in step 1. If you stir the ingredients, or the spices end up on the bottom, they will cause a burn warning.

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