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The Best Instant Pot Spaghetti

Hearty, easy Instant Pot spaghetti ready in minutes with minimal hands-on time.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb ground beef lean, if desired
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 3 1/2 cups water divided (½ cup used for deglazing)
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes with liquid (1 can)
  • 24 oz crushed tomatoes or pasta sauce

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until shimmering.
  • Add the chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; sauté and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add 1 pound ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon; cook until browned and no longer pink.
  • Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. If there is excess grease, carefully spoon out and discard it.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the water into the pot and scrape any browned bits from the bottom to deglaze; this prevents a burn warning during pressure cooking.
  • Break the spaghetti noodles in half and arrange them in a criss-cross pattern on top of the meat so they fit into the pot.
  • Pour the remaining water (about 3 cups) evenly over the noodles.
  • Top the noodles with the 15 oz can diced tomatoes (including liquid) and the 24 oz crushed tomatoes or pasta sauce, keeping the sauce toward the center and away from the pot edges.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes (it will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure).
  • When the cook time ends, wait 1 minute, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release the remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid away from your face. Stir the pasta well—it will appear watery at first—then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken before serving.

Notes

  • You can use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of beef.
  • If using Italian sausage, reduce added seasoning by half.
  • Substitute about 1/2 medium fresh onion for the onion powder and sauté with the garlic.