Description
Learn how to make delicious Instant Pot Spaghetti that’s quick, easy, and full of flavor. This recipe simplifies the classic spaghetti dish by using the Instant Pot, resulting in perfectly cooked noodles and a rich, savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (I use 85/15)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce
- 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken base)
- 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half (1/2 pound)
- 4 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings
- Parmesan cheese
- Parsley or basil
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Meat: Turn on the sauté function in the Instant Pot. Sauté olive oil, ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt until browned and cooked through.
- Sauce: Add pasta sauce, water, Better Than Bouillon, and spaghetti to the pot, ensuring noodles are submerged in the liquid.
- Cook: Close the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Release Steam: Use a towel to cover the vent and quick-release steam to prevent overcooking.
- Rest: After opening, stir and let rest for 10 minutes to allow noodles to absorb sauce.
- Finish: Stir in butter until creamy. Serve topped with Parmesan and optional herbs and spices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- You can customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to garnish with additional fresh herbs or grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Spaghetti, pressure cooker pasta, easy spaghetti recipe
