Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti is a beef recipe built around lean ground beef or ground turkey, garlic powder and Salt and pepper. Plan on 6 Servings and about 35 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 35 minutes
• Prep 23 minutes
• Cook 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, finely minced)
• Salt and pepper
• 16 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 40 ounces jarred spaghetti/marinara sauce
• 3 1/2 cups water
• Freshly grated Parmesan and fresh basil (for serving (both optional))

Instructions

1. Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot and add the ground beef or turkey, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Cook the meat, breaking into small pieces with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, until it is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.
2. Cancel the sauté function so the meat doesn't burn, and drain any excess grease. Give the meat a good stir to distribute evenly over the bottom of the Instant Pot.
3. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them on top of each other in 5-6 layers, alternating directions (see picture in the post for a visual) so they don't clump together while cooking.
4. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the noodles and sprinkle the dried basil on top. Pour the water around the edges of the pot. Don't stir.
5. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal. Select high pressure/manual and dial up or down to 7 minutes. The Instant Pot will start on its own.
6. When the cooking time is finished, quick release the pressure. Remove the lid and toss the noodles and sauce together. The sauce may seem thin at first; let the spaghetti rest for 4-5 minutes before serving so it thickens up a bit. Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.