Instant Pot Marinara Fresh Tomato Sauce recipe makes a big batch of delicious sauce that you can use as spaghetti sauce, or any recipe that calls for a flavorful pasta sauce. Pressure cooker marinara sauce from fresh tomatoes is a great way to use up your summer bounty of garden fresh tomatoes!
Originally published 8/26/18
Homemade Instant Pot Marinara Tomato Sauce
My garden is doing very well this year, and the tomatoes are ripening, with some to pick every day! I like to make tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes, and I especially enjoy making Instant Pot Marinara Fresh Tomato Sauce.
Jesse
This is great sauce !! Do you freeze it right in the jar?
Sandy
I like to use freezer zip baggies and freeze in 3 cup amount. That is how much I normally use in a recipe. But you can freeze in a jar if you have the proper jar and leave some head room for expansion.
Jesse c
Love this sauce. do you freeze it right in the jars? Can’t wait to make it again
Mary Morehead Smith
Have you ever added other veggies such as diced fresh carrots or bell pepper? I think I might try it.
Sandy
Yes, it's a very versatile recipe.
Kristin
Hi there, this sounds delicious.....However, Is it necessary to add the tomato paste?
Sandy
Only if you want it thick. Otherwise maybe cook it down on sauté.
Pam
I picked up some locally-grown tomatoes at the farmers' market yesterday, and made this today. It is now cooling on the counter so I can finish it. I tasted it and I think it's the best I've ever made! I did add some mushrooms and a diced carrot. I hope there will be some left for the freezer! Five stars!
Tina
I just made this recipe and it tastes fantastic! So much easier than peeling and seeding tomatoes. I was hesitant about adding cocoa powder, but now I am a believer! The sauce has a savory flavor that I favor. I had 16 cups of chopped tomatoes from my garden, I upped the ingredients, but did not double. I also had dried herbs from my garden, so that adds some freshness as well. This will be my go to recipe from now on! Thank you!
Cara Febe Giaquinto
Hi,
Just discovered your site and can't wait to try this tomato sauce recipe first!
I did want to share that you can toss in a carrot to absorb or balance out the acid.
I learned that trick a long time ago from an old Italian neighbor from the home land.
Sandy
Hi Cara, I hope you like it! What a great tip about the carrot. Thank you!
Wesley Bielinski
Question, what does "toss in a carrot" actually mean? I always have issues with sauces being too acidic. So do you.shred the carrot and toss it in before cooking? Thanks in advance.
Sandy
I would slice it and add before cooking.