How to make Pasta Bolognese in the Instant Pot or Oven ( Vegan Option ) - Episode 2047

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be more affordable.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, and Grana Padano is a less expensive cheese.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

Start by setting the Instant Pot to sauté mode.

Add avocado oil to the pot.

Add mince meat and season with salt, garlic and herb seasoning, and fermented pepper flakes.

Break up the meat and cook until crumbly and brown.

Add chopped onions and fresh pimento peppers; sweat for about 1 minute until onions are tender.

Add mushrooms and mix; cook until mushrooms release water.

Pour in pasta sauce and mix; allow to cook for 5 minutes.

Add colored rotini pasta to the pot.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian cheese; use any cheese you have on hand.

Add a splash of chicken stock or water to help the pasta cook.

Cover the pot and switch to pressure cook setting for 2 minutes.

Vent the pot to release pressure, then remove the lid and check the pasta.

Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil before serving.

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