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Penne in a Loads of Garlic Meat Sauce

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Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 15 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 pinch crushed red peper flakes
  • 2 24 oz jars of your favorite marinara sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb ground beef, italian sausage, chicken sausage, ground chicken or a combination of any of these
  • Rind of Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
  • 1 lb dry penne pasta
  • grated Parmigiano Reggiano or other parmesan for serving
  • garnish with fresh oregano or parsley

Instructions
 

  • In the instant pot, brown the ground beef, italian sausage or ground chicken. Drain and set aside. Combine the olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes. Set the instant pot to sauté and cook until the garlic is golden and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and black pepper. It may appear the ingredients are not coming together, but they will.
  • Add the meat to the sauce along with the parmesan rind. Set the Instant Pot on high for 20 minutes. Let the Instant Pot release on it's on.
  • When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne according to package directions until al dente or longer if you desire a softer pasta. Drain and return to the pot or a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss to coat completely. Place in individual plates or bowls and serve with more shaved parmesan and fresh oregano or parsley. Bon Appetite!
Keyword Easy, garlic, Instant Pot, Italian, Italian Food, meat sauce, pasta, penne