Instant Pot Italian Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Italian Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice; 1 Tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce; 1 – [ 14 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes, drained, pureed; 1 cup water; 24 oz. baby potatoes, peeled *; ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional) *; ¼ teaspoon baking soda (optional) *; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon regular chili powder *; 1/8 teaspoon cumin *; Pinch dried crushed thyme leaves (optional) *; ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt * (+/-); 2 Tablespoons Vegan Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast) *; Chopped fresh parsley or basil