Instant Pot® Easy Pasta Sauce

While this could be cooked on the stovetop, I find using an Instant Pot® allows for an approach where you're not having to watch over the sauce.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pinch white sugar
• ⅓ cup hot water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and hot water and mix to combine.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with basil, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine, crushing tomatoes.