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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: Easy Recipe Now!

A quick and easy recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Break the spaghetti in half and gently push it into the sauce mixture, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Do not stir.
  4. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  5. Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid and stir the spaghetti well to combine with the sauce.
  6. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with 1 can of drained and rinsed lentils or mushrooms.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the sauté step for extra nutrition and flavor.

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