Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat (Printer-Friendly)
Tender spaghetti and savory meat cooked together for a flavorful, quick dinner using pressure cooking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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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 crushed red pepper flakes
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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12 ounces dry spaghetti, broken in half
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24 ounces marinara sauce
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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3 cups water, divided
# Steps to Follow:
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Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and allow to preheat until 'HOT' displays.
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Pour olive oil into the pot and add diced onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until onion is slightly softened.
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Add lean ground beef, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains.
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Press cancel. Pour 0.5 cup water into the pot and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
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Arrange the broken spaghetti strands over the meat mixture in a criss-cross pattern to prevent clumping.
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Pour marinara sauce evenly over the pasta, then add the undrained diced tomatoes on top.
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Pour the remaining 2.5 cups water around the edges and over the top, ensuring all pasta is moistened. Gently press down with a spatula so the water reaches all layers.
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Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and select pressure cook/manual at high pressure for 5 minutes.
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When the cycle finishes, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
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Press cancel, carefully perform a manual pressure release, and open the lid when the pin drops. Stir spaghetti and meat sauce thoroughly before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best texture, break spaghetti in half and layer in different directions to minimize sticking during pressure cooking.