Instant Pot Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 lbspaghetti
- 1 lbground beef
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 4 cunsalted chicken stock)
(or water
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 largecan whole peeled tomatoes
28oz
- 1onion)
, diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 clovesgarlic)
, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ tspdried basil
- 1 ½ tspdried oregano
- 3 tbspregular soy sauce
Directions
- 1
*For Dump-and-Go-Meal: Skip the browning, sauteing, and deglazing steps below. Make sure to break the ground beef into smaller chunks. Then layer the seasoned ground beef chunks, onions, garlic, dried herbs at the bottom of the pot.
- 2
Optional Flavor Booster - Brown Ground Beef in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function. Wait until it says "HOT" (~8 mins). Add 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Make sure the oil is coated over the whole bottom.Add in 1lb (454g) ground beef, then season generously with salt & ground black pepper. After browning for 5 minutes, discard the ground beef juice. With a wooden spoon, break the ground beef apart into smaller chunks. Allow the ground beef to brown. Stir occasionally until they are slightly crisped (~5 – 7 mins). Taste then adjust with more salt & ground black pepper.
- 3
Saute Onion & Herbs: Add in diced onions, minced garlic, 1½ tsp (1.8g) dried basil, and 1½ tsp (1.2g) dried oregano, then saute for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot. Then fully deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
- 5
Pressure Cook Spaghetti: Add in 3 tbsp (45ml) regular soy sauce, remaining 3 cups (750ml) unsalted chicken stock. Break 1 lb (454g) spaghetti in half, then add spaghetti in Instant Pot. Amy + Jacky's Pro Tip: Ensure spaghetti are not clumped together and all soaked in the liquid.Layer 1 large can (28oz) whole peeled tomatoes or Marinara sauce on top. Do not mix. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 3 minutes, then Natural Release for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure, then open the lid.
- 6
Thicken & Season: The spaghetti sauce will look liquidy at first, and the spaghetti is about 85% - 90% cooked. Use the "Saute More" function (press "Cancel" and "Saute") to bring the content back to a simmer. With a wooden spoon, break down the tomatoes, then stir a few minutes to fully cook the spaghetti and thicken the sauce. Taste and season with roughly 3 - 4 large pinches of salt. Turn off the Instant Pot.
- 7
Serve: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, then serve this tasty spaghetti. Enjoy!~
Instant Pot Spaghetti
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying family dinner without the usual mountain of dishes? This Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe delivers delicious, al dente pasta with a flavorful meat sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. It's the ultimate solution for busy evenings.
What makes this pressure cooker spaghetti so special is its "dump and go" simplicity, utilizing minimal ingredients and promising quick prep and cleanup. It truly is a one-pot wonder, streamlining your cooking experience while still delivering on authentic, comforting taste that your family will love.
You'll be delighted by the rich, savory flavor of this easy Instant Pot Spaghetti. The pasta cooks perfectly to an al dente bite, nestled in a hearty sauce featuring savory ground beef, aromatic onion, garlic, and bright whole peeled tomatoes, all seasoned with classic dried basil and oregano. The addition of soy sauce lends an unexpected depth, making the flavors pop and providing a deliciously complex profile. This quick and easy one-pot spaghetti is a kid-friendly and healthy dinner option that yields 4 generous servings, each packed with about 542 calories of comforting goodness.
Tailor your spaghetti in instant pot to what you have on hand. If you don't have fresh onion or garlic, simply swap in onion powder or garlic powder as specified in the ingredient list. For the liquid, unsalted chicken stock adds a richer flavor, but water works perfectly fine for a simpler sauce without compromising the pasta's texture.
This delightful Instant Pot Spaghetti is the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners, offering a complete and satisfying meal that will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it simply on its own, or with a fresh green salad for a balanced plate.