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Instant Pot Spaghetti: Dinner in 15 Minutes! Discover the best instant pot spaghetti recipe! Perfectly cooked pasta and savory meat sauce in under 20 minutes. Q

Instant Pot Spaghetti: Dinner in 15 Minutes!

The Instant Pot spaghetti recipe is a game-changer for busy home cooks seeking a delicious and quick meal. This one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying spaghetti dinner in a fraction of the time typically required. Perfect for weeknights, this Instant Pot spaghetti recipe simplifies the cooking process without compromising on flavor, ensuring a hearty and comforting meal is always within reach.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef (I use 85/15)
  • 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (I use the chicken base)
  • 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. Turn the sauté function on in the Instant Pot. Add olive oil, ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, minced garlic (if using), and kosher salt. Sauté until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  2. Add the jar of pasta sauce, water, chicken bouillon, and broken spaghetti. Ensure the spaghetti is mostly submerged under the liquid.
  3. Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure. Lay a towel over the vent to manage splatters. This prevents the noodles from overcooking.

Notes

- Use a good quality pasta sauce for the best flavor.
- Ensure spaghetti is mostly submerged to cook evenly.
- Perform a quick release immediately to prevent overcooking.