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Instant Pot Spaghetti Dinner

Instant Pot Spaghetti Dinner
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This Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Dinner is a quick, one-pot meal that combines tender spaghetti noodles, rich tomato sauce, and savory ground meat for a comforting Italian classic made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a family-friendly flavor with customizable options for vegetarians, spice lovers, and gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free)
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the meat and aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent. Then, add ground beef or turkey, browning it thoroughly while breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Add seasonings and liquids: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the meat and onions, stirring to coat everything evenly. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth, mixing to create a flavorful base sauce.
  3. Add spaghetti and combine: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them evenly over the sauce. Do not stir; gently press the noodles down slightly to submerge them without clumping.
  4. Pressure cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual high pressure for 8 minutes. When cooking finishes, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before performing a quick release to release remaining steam.
  5. Stir and serve: Open the lid and stir the spaghetti thoroughly, combining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Choose thinner spaghetti pasta for best results; adjust cooking time if using thicker pasta like penne.
  • Do not overfill the Instant Pot; maintain proper liquid levels to ensure safe pressure cooking.
  • Breaking the spaghetti noodles before cooking helps them fit better and prevents clumping.
  • Natural pressure release improves pasta texture and reduces splattering during steam release.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for superior flavor and melting quality compared to pre-shredded.

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