Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
Description
This Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe begins by sautéing ground beef with minced garlic and seasoning to develop savory flavor directly in the pressure cooker. The spaghetti noodles are layered over the beef in alternating directions to prevent sticking. Marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and warm water are added on top without stirring, preserving the layered arrangement for even cooking.
Cooking under high pressure for 7 minutes softens the pasta while infusing it with the tomato sauce and beef flavors, creating a unified dish with rich taste and tender texture. After pressure release, the spaghetti is stirred to combine everything before serving, often topped with shredded Parmesan cheese for additional richness.
This recipe is convenient for a hearty weeknight meal, reducing active cooking time and dish count. Spaghetti listed with 9-11 minutes for al dente is recommended to achieve optimal texture with this method. Parmesan cheese is added at serving rather than during cooking to maintain its distinct flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef 92%-96% lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced (2 tsp
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 12 oz. spaghetti noodles dry
- 3 prigs basil plus more for serving, fresh
- 1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce such as Classico, four cheese
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes petite
- 2 2/3 cups water warm
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, shredded or grated
Instructions
- Set instant pot to "saute". Once it reads "hot" add 1 tsp olive oil then break beef into large chunks and add to instant pot along with garlic and a few pinches of salt.
- Let beef brown, stirring and breaking up beef occasionally, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Press the "cancel" button to turn instant pot off.
- Break spaghetti noodles in half. Add about 1/6 into an even layer over beef, then add another 1/6 going the opposite direction into an even layer. Repeat this pattern with remaining noodles four times (this doesn't need to be perfect! It's just to reduce sticking).
- Add in marinara sauce, basil, tomatoes and water and season lightly with salt and pepper (don't stir).
- Seal the lid of the Instant Pot, making sure the valve is set to "sealing." Press the "manual mode" button (or high pressure on other pressure cookers) and set to 7 minutes.
- Once time is up, use the quick release method according to manufactures instructions (basically just stand back and flick the valve). Once sputtering stops open lid, remove basil and toss spaghetti with a fork.
- Let rest two minutes (this will allow some of that extra liquid to soak in and the noodles to cook through). Sere warm with parmesan and basil leaves or chopped basil ribbons.
Notes
- Use spaghetti with a cooking time of 9 to 11 minutes for best texture.
- Parmesan cheese is recommended as a serving garnish but is not included in the nutritional information.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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