Delicious Instant Pot Zucchini Bolognese
Zucchini Bolognese made in the Instant Pot is a simple and delicious dinner recipe. Perfect for cutting carbs and still not feeling as though you’re missing out!
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I love making noodles. Actually, I think I may have a slight obsession with my spiralizer! It is honestly addicting to use! If you eat a low carb lifestyle, you will want to be as obsessed as I am!
One of the good things about using the spiralizer is the endless opportunities for so many foods! It is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets! If you don’t have one, I urge you to stop what you’re doing and get one! Don’t forget to come back and read the recipe!
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One thing about eating a low carb meal is the fact that when everyone else is eating spaghetti, you either have to break your diet plan or find another solution. Well, that is where zucchini Bolognese comes in!
Although this particular recipe does not include meat, there are plenty of options of personalizing this recipe and adding meat. You can easily adjust it to your liking.
I personally didn’t add meat because my husband is a strange one and doesn’t like spaghetti with meat in the sauce unless it is meatballs. Weird, right?
Also, I don’t include mushrooms in my sauce because I am allergic to iodine and shellfish, but he is not. Again, this recipe is easily adjustable and so good!
I also want to point out, using the instant pot is a game changer too when I am focusing on low carb. Sometimes when I just don’t want to cook, being able to quickly have a good meal is such a blessing!
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How To Make Zucchini Bolognese
Ingredients:
- zucchini – If you can grow fresh zucchini in your garden, go for it! Such great flavor!
- crushed tomatoes – You can use canned or fresh tomatoes.
- tomato sauce – Homemade tomato sauce is delicious, too!
- heirloom small tomatoes; halved
- heirloom carrots; sliced
- crimi mushrooms; sliced (Optional)
- red onion; diced
- water
- olive oil
Directions to make zucchini noodle bolognese
Step One: Add ingredients to the instant pot
Place red onion, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and water in the instant pot (pressure cooker). Add in tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Stir well!
Step Two: Cook
Set the instant pot (pressure cooker) on high pressure for 5 minutes. Let pressure naturally release.
Step Three: Spiral
Spiralize your zucchini. Saute in a small pan with olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve topped with Bolognese sauce. 
If you have a second instant pot like I have, I add the zoodles into a steamer basket, pour a cup of water into the pot. Set the steamer basket on a trivet, and steam for 1 minute.
FAQS
Why is my low-carb bolognese watery?
You need to be sure that you’re getting the water out of the noodles so squeezing some of the water out is a good idea!
How do I store leftover zucchini noodles?
You just need to store them in a container with a lid and keep them nice and cool in the fridge.
Do I have to add a sauce to my noodles made with zucchini?
Nope, not at all. If you want to just add a little bit of oil and some parmesan cheese on top, that can be a great flavor, too! Have fun with your own serving size and bowl and enjoy the flavors that you can easily create
I have a feeling that once you make this yummy zucchini recipe, you’re not going to even miss eating real noodles at all!
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- The Best Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn
- Instant Pot Applesauce
- Mediterranean Tuna & Instant Pot Chickpea Salad
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Delicious Instant Pot Zucchini Bolognese
Although this particular recipe does not include meat, there are plenty of options of personalizing this recipe and adding meat. You can easily adjust it to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 pkg heirloom small tomatoes; halved
- 1 bundle heirloom carrots; sliced
- 6 crimi mushrooms; sliced
- 1 red onion; diced
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place red onion, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and water in the instant pot (pressure cooker).
- Add in tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Stir well!
- Set the instant pot (pressure cooker) on high pressure for 5 minutes. Let pressure naturally release.
- Sprialize your zucchini. Saute in a small pan with olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with bolognese sauce.
- If you have a second instant pot like I have, I add the zoodles into a steamer basket, pour a cup of water into the pot. Set the steamer basket on a trivet, and steam for 1 minute.
