Instant Pot Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 garlic clove minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups tomato-based pasta sauce
- 1¾ cups water
- 1 teaspoon chicken-flavored soup base or bouillon powder
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti broken in half
- Optional Toppings:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Grated Parmesan-style cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Brown the Meat:
- Set a pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add olive oil, ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the meat is fully browned.
- Add Sauce and Pasta:
- Pour in the pasta sauce, water, and soup base. Stir gently. Add the spaghetti, pressing it down so it is fully submerged in the liquid.
- Pressure Cook:
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Quick Release:
- Carefully release the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking the pasta.
- Rest and Finish:
- Stir well with tongs. The sauce will look loose at first—let the spaghetti rest uncovered for 10 minutes so the noodles absorb the sauce. Stir in butter until melted and creamy.
- Serve:
- Top with grated cheese, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
This easy pressure cooker spaghetti is a family-friendly dinner made with tender noodles, savory meat, and a rich tomato sauce. Everything cooks together in one pot, creating perfectly coated pasta with minimal cleanup—ideal for busy weeknights.