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Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe

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This Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a classic Italian favorite with minimal effort. Using your Instant Pot, you can sauté the aromatics and meat, then pressure cook the spaghetti noodles right in the sauce, delivering a perfectly cooked, delicious meal in just 20 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe yields tender pasta with rich, flavorful sauce without the usual stovetop fuss.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meat and Aromatics

  • 1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb spicy sausage as an alternative)
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

Sauce and Pasta

  • 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles (broken into thirds)

Seasoning and Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Instant Pot: Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function to begin cooking.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add olive oil, diced onions, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are softened and fragrant, usually about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Cook the meat: Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until it is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if desired, or leave it for added flavor.
  4. Add sauce, water, and pasta: Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce and 2 cups of water. Break the spaghetti noodles into thirds and sprinkle them evenly over the sauce without stirring. Then gently push the noodles down to ensure they are submerged in the liquid but avoid stirring to prevent noodles from sticking together.
  5. Pressure cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and close the steam valve. Set the timer to 10 minutes for a tender noodle texture, or 8-9 minutes if you prefer your pasta more al dente.
  6. Release pressure and serve: Once the cook time is complete and the Instant Pot beeps, perform a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid carefully, stir the spaghetti to combine, add salt to taste if using, and serve immediately.
  7. Batch tip: This recipe is not recommended to double as the noodles and cooking liquid ratio is precise. For larger portions, prepare two separate batches.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with spicy sausage for a different flavor profile.
  • Breaking spaghetti into thirds helps prevent clumping during cooking.
  • Do not stir noodles into the sauce before cooking to avoid sticking and uneven cooking.
  • For al dente noodles, reduce cook time to 8-9 minutes.
  • Do not double the recipe as the Instant Pot may not cook doubled quantities evenly; cook in batches instead.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/instant-pot-spaghetti-recipe/