adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Instant Pot Pasta and Meat Sauce
Instant Pot Pasta and Meat Sauce
0 Likes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Quick and convenient Instant Pot pasta and meat sauce, all in one pot in under an hour.
Ingredients:
  • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 ¼ cups water, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
Instructions:
  • Preheat a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) on sauté mode. Saute onion in olive oil until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add beef, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Cancel sauté mode. Add 1/4 cup water to the pot, bring to a boil, and deglaze by scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Create a beautiful lattice of spaghetti on top of the meat. Drizzle marinara sauce generously over the pasta, followed by the diced tomatoes. Carefully pour the remaining 3 cups of water around the edges and on top of the tomatoes. Gently press down with a spatula to ensure the water penetrates all layers, covering every strand of pasta.
  • Secure the lid tightly, choosing high pressure as per the manufacturer's guidelines. Set the timer for 5 minutes, then patiently wait for 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes. Then, carefully quick-release the remaining pressure for about 5 minutes. Unlock the lid and mix the spaghetti and meat sauce together before serving.

Similar Recipes