Instant Pot Spaghetti Meat (Printer-Friendly)
Classic spaghetti and meat cooked together in the Instant Pot. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 pound lean ground beef
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pasta and Sauce
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12 ounces dried spaghetti, broken in half
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1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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3 cups water, divided
→ Optional Garnish
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
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Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat until the display indicates HOT.
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Add olive oil and chopped onion to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until onion softens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic to the pot. Break up the beef with a spatula and cook until no pink remains, stirring frequently.
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Press Cancel to stop sauté mode. Pour in 0.5 cup water and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.
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Break spaghetti in half and layer over the meat mixture in a criss-cross pattern, ensuring even distribution.
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Pour marinara sauce evenly over the pasta, then add diced tomatoes with their juices on top of the sauce.
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Pour the remaining 2.5 cups water around the sides and over the top to fully submerge the pasta. Gently press down with a spatula to ensure all pasta is covered.
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Secure the lid, turn the valve to the sealing position, and select Pressure Cook (or Manual) for 5 minutes.
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When the cook time completes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes.
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Press Cancel and perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to venting. Open the lid when the pin drops.
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Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine pasta and meat sauce. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese as desired.
# Helpful Hints:
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For best results, avoid stirring the pasta before the pressure cooking cycle to prevent sticking or clumping.