Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Recipe
This Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meat Sauce gives you the depth of flavor as if you had simmered the sauce all afternoon! It is quick, easy, AND delicious making it the perfect hearty meal for busy weeknights!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 630kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb package spaghetti pasta
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- Parmesan cheese; for topping
- 1 white onion; diced and optional
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 lb 85/15 grass-fed ground beef
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Turn instant pot on saute mode and cook ground beef and onions.
- Turn off instant pot. Break spaghetti in half and place on top of the meat.
- Pour sauce and canned diced tomatoes over the top. Make sure to cover all of the noodles.
- Add one cup of water. Place lid on instant pot and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick release pressure when the instant pot is done counting.
- Open pot and make sure that any noodles that are sticking together to use a fork and separate. If sauce is thick add a half cup of water. If liquid is still a lot then your pasta will be fine.
- Place lid back on pot and set to high pressure for 5 more minutes.
- Once the instant pot is done counting then quick release pressure.
- Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
Notes
Cook time can vary due to the type of pasta you use. If using a thinner pasta then take the time down a few minutes. For thicker pasta then up a few minutes.
Always judge by the sauce you use too. Some sauces are thinner than others. Some sauces are thicker. Thicker sauces need more water.
If you're getting a burn notice make sure you have the meat on bottom and add a little more water.
Nutrition
Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 865mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 5mg
