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Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti
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Easy and delicious Instant Pot Spaghetti that cooks in under 30 minutes. This one-pot recipe combines tender spaghetti with a rich, savory meat and tomato sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. It’s versatile, customizable, and minimizes cleanup while delivering classic comfort food flavors.

Ingredients

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Spaghetti Pasta

  • 8 ounces spaghetti pasta (regular or whole wheat), broken in half

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey (can substitute with plant-based alternatives)

Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Liquids

  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth

Finishing

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for stirring in or sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Aromatics and Meat: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and heat a splash of oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent. Add the ground beef or turkey, breaking it up until fully browned and cooked through.
  2. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture. Mix well to combine all flavors.
  3. Layer the Spaghetti: Break spaghetti noodles in half and carefully layer them over the sauce without stirring to prevent clumping and sticking during cooking.
  4. Pour in Broth and Cook: Slowly pour in beef or vegetable broth, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” for 8 minutes.
  5. Quick Release and Stir: When cooking finishes, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid carefully and stir everything to mix spaghetti into the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired for a creamy finish.

Notes

  • Break the pasta in half to help it fit better and cook evenly.
  • Do not stir pasta into the sauce before cooking to avoid sticking.
  • Use quick release to prevent mushy pasta.
  • Sauté meat first for enhanced flavor and texture.
  • Adjust broth amount carefully to avoid watery or dry pasta.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Spaghetti, Quick Dinner, One-Pot Meal, Pressure Cooker Pasta, Weeknight Recipe, Comfort Food

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