Bolognese sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-1/2 cups diced onion

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced celery

1 pound ground beef chuck

1/2 pound ground pork or bacon

3 tsp chilli Corriander powder

6 cloves garlic , minced

1 bottle any pasta sauce

1/2 cup dry red or white wine

1 can chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup water

1 tsp each (dried sage, thyme, oregano and Italian seasoning) 

1/4 cup heavy cream

pinch ground nutmeg (to taste, optional)

kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper

cooked tagliatelle, pappardelle, or your favorite pasta , for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot insert on the hottest sauté setting. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Add ground beef and ground pork or bacon to the Instant Pot with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper. Sauté, breaking up meats with a spoon, until browned and most of the juices have evaporated.

Add garlic and tomato paste to the Instant Pot, and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Deglaze the insert with red wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until most of the wine has evaporated. 

Stir in crushed tomatoes in purée, water, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Bring to a simmer. Place lid on Instant pot, seal, and set the unit to HIGH pressure for 20 minutes.

Quick release pressure and carefully lift lid when the float drops. Switch the Instant Pot to the lowest heat sauté setting and bring to a bubble. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened to your desired consistency.

Stir in heavy cream, remaining 1/4 cup chopped parsley, and ground nutmeg (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve over cooked pasta (i used squid ink pasta) with plenty of freshly-grated cheese and a sprinkling of parsley, if desired. 

NOTE

Make ahead: Bolognese sauce can be stored in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or 3-4 months in the freezer.