ItalianMain Dishes
Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
Instant Pot Spaghetti is a quick, one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Using the Instant Pot for spaghetti keeps everything contained, allowing the noodles to cook directly in a flavorful sauce. This method combines ground beef, savory marinara, and classic Italian seasonings to create a delicious, satisfying meal in a fraction of the time it takes on the stovetop.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
This Instant Pot Spaghetti is a quick, delicious one-pot meal with tender noodles and rich marinara sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy nights and packed with Italian flavor.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles (broken in half)
- Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (for garnish)
- Sauté Beef: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add oil, and brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add Seasonings and Sauce: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, and water.
- Layer Spaghetti: Layer spaghetti in a crisscross pattern on top of sauce, pressing gently without stirring.
- Pressure Cook: Secure lid, set to high pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release.
- Stir and Serve: Stir the spaghetti, let sit to thicken, and garnish with Parmesan and basil.
For a thicker sauce, allow spaghetti to sit for a few minutes before serving.
