Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
This incredibly easy Instant Pot Spaghetti is a true one pot wonder! Perfect pasta and savory meat sauce cook together in under 30 minutes for the ultimate comforting, family friendly weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce (about 3 cups)
- 10 ounces spaghetti broken in half
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Once hot, add the ground meat and salt. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for about 3 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Press Cancel. Add the water and use the wooden spoon to thoroughly scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze and lift any browned bits.
- Add the broken spaghetti to the pot. Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta, covering it as much as possible. DO NOT STIR.
- Secure the lid, ensure the valve is set to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 9 minutes.
- Once the cook time is complete, immediately perform a Quick Release by turning the valve to Venting.
- When the pin drops, open the lid. Stir the spaghetti and sauce vigorously until well combined. The sauce will thicken upon standing.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Deglazing is Key: Scraping the pot clean after sautéing prevents the "Burn" warning.
- Pasta: Breaking the spaghetti ensures it fits and cooks evenly.
- Sauce: The sauce will be liquidy right after stirring but thickens perfectly within 1-2 minutes.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.