Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This Instant Pot spaghetti with meat sauce is a full meal cooked in one pot—juicy beef, hearty tomato sauce, and pasta all pressure-cooked together for a quick comfort dinner.
Equipment
- Instant Pot For pressure cooking the full meal
- Wooden Spoon For sautéing and stirring
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 preferred
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz crushed tomatoes or marinara sauce
- 2.5 cups beef broth or water
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles broken in half
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan optional topping
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add ground beef and onion. Cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up any browned bits. Turn off sauté mode.
- Break spaghetti in half and layer over the meat. Pour sauce and broth on top. Press everything down gently without stirring.
- Seal lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. When done, use quick release.
- Stir everything together to combine sauce and noodles. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or butter after cooking.
- Substitute sausage or ground turkey for the beef if preferred.
- If your pot gives a burn warning, try layering noodles more loosely next time.
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