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Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free pasta used)

Description

This Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a fast, flavorful, and convenient one-pot meal. Combining simple ingredients like ground meat, spaghetti noodles, and a rich tomato sauce, it delivers a hearty and satisfying pasta dish with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles (regular or gluten-free), broken in half
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Garnishes

  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics and Meat: Turn on the Instant Pot’s sauté function and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant. Then add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon and cooking until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Add Seasonings and Liquids: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, carefully deglazing the pot by scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom to enhance flavor and prevent burn warnings.
  3. Add Spaghetti Noodles: Layer the broken spaghetti noodles over the sauce mixture, pressing them down slightly but avoiding stirring. Make sure noodles are mostly submerged for even cooking.
  4. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual pressure cook for 8 minutes. Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure promptly to avoid overcooking.
  5. Stir and Serve: Open the lid carefully, then stir the spaghetti and sauce together so noodles are evenly coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or your preferred garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Do not stir noodles into the sauce before cooking to avoid sticking and uneven cooking.
  • Use broth instead of water for enhanced flavor.
  • Quick release pressure immediately after cooking to prevent mushy pasta.
  • Regular spaghetti noodles work best; avoid fresh pasta or very thin noodles that can overcook quickly.
  • Ensure the Instant Pot lid is sealed properly to maintain pressure.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes (pressure cooking) plus sauté time
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, spaghetti, one-pot meal, quick dinner, pressure cooker, pasta, easy recipe, weeknight meal, family-friendly

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