Instant Pot Fresh Tomato Sauce over Pasta
Ingredients
- 4½ lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1½ cups chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 10 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 (16-oz) pkg ziti pasta
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except lemon juice, basil, and pasta in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Close and lock pot lid. Turn steam release to sealing position. Set cook time on Manual for 15 minutes.
- When timer sounds, turn pot off, and release steam using Quick Release method. Change pot to Sauté setting; select More.
- Bring to a boil. Boil sauce, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Puree sauce using an immersion blender (see Note). Stir in lemon juice and basil.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Serve sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with additional basil, if desired.
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