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10 Minute Instant Pot Spaghetti

Quick and comforting Instant Pot spaghetti made with ground beef and marinara in about 10 minutes of pressure cook time.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti noodles broken in half
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce about 2 (24-ounce) jars
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  • Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to Sauté and add the olive oil.
  • Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot.
  • Sauté and crumble the beef until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes, then drain any excess grease and return the meat to the pot.
  • Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them in a crisscross pattern over the cooked beef so they are less likely to stick together.
  • Pour the marinara sauce and water evenly over the noodles, pressing them down so they are submerged.
  • Close and secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on Manual/High pressure for 5–7 minutes.
  • When the cook time finishes, perform a quick release, wait for the float valve to drop, then open the lid.
  • Stir the spaghetti gently to combine sauce and meat, then serve warm.

Equipment

  • 6-quart Instant Pot
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Notes

  • Use a 6-quart Instant Pot for these quantities.
  • Break the spaghetti to prevent clumping while cooking.
  • Adjust salt to taste based on your marinara's sodium.
  • Quick release carefully to avoid splattering sauce.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.