Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce
Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce simmers into a rich, tomato-forward blend with gentle heat and a touch of red wine for depth. Dried basil, oregano, and parsley infuse the sauce with fragrant Italian character, while a hint of red pepper lifts the finish. Serve it on busy weeknights over pasta, layered into lasagna, or as a robust base for pizza.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function to heat the pot.
- 2
Add olive oil and the onion; cook until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Pour in the red wine and simmer until it reduces by half.
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes and whole tomatoes to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Stir in the basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
- 7
Press Keep Warm, close and lock the lid, and seal the vent.
- 8
Select the Manual function and set the timer for 10 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 9
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Unlock and remove the lid, discard the bay leaf, and puree the sauce with an immersion blender.
- Calories 142.09 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 3.98 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 19.22 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.49 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.89 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 447.07 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 3.79 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 9.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 563.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 103.29 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 10.46 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 142.09 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 142.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce healthy?
- Instant Pot Classic Marinara Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 142.09 calories and 3.98 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 447.07 mg (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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