Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Instant Pot & Pasta
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. This recipe utilizes the pressure cooking function of the Instant Pot to cook perfectly al dente spaghetti and a rich, flavorful meat sauce all in one pot, saving you time and effort while delivering a satisfying and comforting dish.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb package spaghetti pasta
- 1- 24 oz pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese; for topping
- 1 white onion; diced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 – 14.5 0z diced tomatoes
Directions:
- Turn instant pot on saute mode and cook ground beef and onions.
- Turn off instant pot. Break spaghetti in half and place on top of the meat.
- Pour sauce and canned diced tomatoes over the top. Make sure to cover all the of the noodles.
- Add one cup of water. Place lid on instant pot and set to high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure when the instant pot is done counting.
- Open pot and make sure that any noodles that are sticking together to use a fork and separate. If sauce is thick add a half cup of water. If liquid is still a lot then your pasta will be fine.
- Place lid back on pot and set to high pressure for 5 more minutes. Once the instant pot is done counting then quick release pressure.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese. Please read notes for more.