How to Make Instant Pot® Spaghetti and Meat Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love? Look no further than Instant Pot® Spaghetti and Meat Sauce! This classic Italian dish is made even easier with the help of everyone's favorite kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot®. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of hands-off cooking time, you can have a delicious and comforting meal on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 ¼ cups water, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add the onion and olive oil. Cook and stir until onion is slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add beef, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Hit Cancel. Add 1/4 cup water to deglaze the bottom of the pot.
  • Layer the spaghetti strands on top of meat in a criss-cross pattern. Pour marinara sauce over pasta. Pour diced tomatoes over sauce. Pour remaining 3 cups water around sides and on top of tomatoes. Push down lightly with the spatula to make sure water gets through layers and all pasta is covered. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir spaghetti and meat sauce together well before serving.
  • Nutrition

    569 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1059mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 12mg
    • Potassium: 858mg