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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti

Imagine a mouthwatering pasta dish that's ready faster than you can say "dinner's served" - our Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti is about to revolutionize your weeknight cooking! No more multiple pots, no endless stirring, and definitely no waiting around. This Italian-inspired recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, transforming humble ingredients into a crowd-pleasing meal that will have your family begging for seconds.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb ground beef
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  5. 4 cups water
  6. 1 lb spaghetti
  7. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic. Break spaghetti noodles in half to fit easily in the Instant Pot.
  2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking meat into small crumbles, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the browned beef. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and water. Stir ingredients thoroughly to combine and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to distribute seasonings evenly.
  6. Arrange broken spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged but not stirred into the sauce.
  7. Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook mode and set timer for 8 minutes at high pressure.
  8. Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking pasta.
  9. Open lid and gently stir pasta to combine with sauce. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
  10. Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips

  1. • Break spaghetti noodles in half to ensure even cooking and easier handling in the Instant Pot • Don't stir the pasta into the sauce before cooking - layer it on top for the best texture • Use high-quality crushed tomatoes for a richer, more authentic sauce • Perform a quick pressure release to prevent mushy pasta • Let the dish sit for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow the sauce to thicken naturally • For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine or Italian herbs to the sauce • Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for a restaurant-style finish

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 672kcal

Carbohydrates: 96g

Protein: 36g

Fat: 17g

Saturated Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 60mg

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