Pressure Cooker 30 Minute Marinara Sauce Recipe

Craving delicious, homemade marinara in a flash? This pressure cooker recipe delivers a vibrant, flavorful sauce in just 35 minutes! Perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, or any dish calling for a rich tomato sauce. Skip the hours of simmering and enjoy restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Easily customizable – add your favorite spices to create your signature marinara!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 106.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 3.2 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pressure Cooker 30 Minute Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Pressure Cooker 30 Minute Marinara Sauce

  1. Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil. Cook for 1 minute, do not brown.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
  4. Add 1 medium finely chopped carrot.
  5. Add 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes and 7 ounces of water (about 1/4 of a 28-ounce can).
  6. Secure the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
  7. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release of any remaining pressure.
  8. Carefully open the lid. Remove the carrot.
  9. Taste and season with salt and a pinch of sugar, if desired.
  10. Stir in 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (optional).
  11. Serve over your favorite pasta, such as penne, with grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g