Instant Pot® Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Prepare spaghetti and a flavorful tomato and meat sauce together in the Instant Pot® for an easy weeknight dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 569 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 3 ¼ cups water, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken in half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add the onion and olive oil. Cook and stir until onion is slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add beef, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Hit Cancel. Add 1/4 cup water to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

Step 3

Layer the spaghetti strands on top of meat in a criss-cross pattern. Pour marinara sauce over pasta. Pour diced tomatoes over sauce. Pour remaining 3 cups water around sides and on top of tomatoes. Push down lightly with the spatula to make sure water gets through layers and all pasta is covered. Close and lock the lid.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir spaghetti and meat sauce together well before serving.