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Instant Pot Bolognese

This Instant Pot Bolognese is a sophisticated take on the classic Italian meat sauce, designed for those who crave deep, slow-cooked flavour but have limited time. By using a pressure cooker, the combination of beef and pork mince becomes exceptionally tender, while the addition of pancetta and a splash of red wine creates a savoury complexity that usually takes hours to achieve on the hob. It is a brilliant high-protein option for a midweek meal that feels properly indulgent.

Served with silky ribbons of pappardelle, this dish is perfect for a comforting family dinner or for batch-cooking ahead of a busy week. The inclusion of milk and a touch of double cream follows the traditional Bolognese style, resulting in a velvety sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta. Finish with plenty of finely grated Parmesan to bring out the rich, salty notes of this homemade favourite.

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Ingredients for Instant Pot Bolognese

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 110g pancetta, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, chopped

  • 1 celery stalk, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 350g beef mince

  • 350g pork mince

  • Koshersalt, nymalen peppar

  • 60ml tomato paste

  • 120ml red wine

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 tablespoons double cream

  • 450g pappardelle

  • Finely grated Parmesan (for serving)

Set pressure cooker to medium heat or "Sauté," then heat oil and butter, stirring to combine. Add pancetta and cook, stirring often, until starting to crisp, about 10 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 8–10 minutes. Add beef mince and pork mince and cook, stirring often, until meat is fully cooked, 8–10 minutes.

Carefully lift insert out of pressure cooker with a potholder and strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Return meat mixture to cooker insert; discard fat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Pour in wine and cook until reduced by half. Stir in stock, milk, and bay leaves. Lock on lid, making sure steam-release valve is in the proper sealed position. Select “Manual” and program for 10 minutes at high pressure (it will take about 5 minutes for the pressure to build before cooking automatically begins).

As soon as the time has elapsed, let pressure release naturally (this will take about 15 minutes). Unlock lid and stir in cream. Continue to cook, stirring often, until sauce is thick, 10–15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.

Divide pasta among bowls. Spoon sauce over, then top with Parmesan.

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