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 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic. Break spaghetti noodles in half to fit easily in the Instant Pot.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking meat into small crumbles, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the browned beef. Sauté for 2 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and water. Stir ingredients thoroughly to combine and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Arrange broken spaghetti noodles on top of the sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged but not stirred into the sauce.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook mode and set timer for 8 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking pasta.
- Open lid and gently stir pasta to combine with sauce. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- • 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