Instant Pot Spaghetti
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Spaghetti is creamy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. With its rich flavors and tender noodles, this dish will satisfy your cravings and make for a perfect weeknight dinner. Try it tonight for a quick and delightful meal!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups low sodium beef broth divided
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 48 ounces spaghetti sauce use your favorite brand and flavor
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- chopped basil
- chopped parsley
- crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil to the pot and then add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes and then add the diced onion. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the meat is mostly cooked.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently. Turn off the heat.
- Stir in ½ cup of beef broth. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and sprinkle them into the Instant Pot, criss-crossing the noodles and making sure the spaghetti doesn’t lay in a big clump.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce over the noodles followed by the remaining 2 cups of beef broth. Gently press the spaghetti down with a spatula ensuring it’s covered by liquid.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it into place. Turn the valve to the ‘sealing’ position. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (this does not include the time needed to pressurize the pot).
- When finished, open the quick release valve to manually release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid from the Instant Pot. Stir the spaghetti well to incorporate any standing liquid.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Serve immediately with additional fresh grated Parmesan, fresh basil, and/or red pepper flakes. Garlic bread on the side is a must!
Notes
- Storage: Leftover spaghetti should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: To freeze, let spaghetti cool and then transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight. Reheat by warming spaghetti in the microwave or on the stove top until heated through. Stir in a tablespoon or so of water or broth so the spaghetti isn’t too dry.