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Instant Pot Cream Cheese Spaghetti

A creamy, cheesy spaghetti made quickly in the Instant Pot with ground beef and a velvety cream cheese finish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 12 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 24 ounces spaghetti sauce jar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese block, cut into pieces and softened
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the Instant Pot insert and set the cooker to Sauté.
  • Add the ground beef and cook on Sauté until browned on the bottom; flip and break apart to crumble, and cook until no pink remains.
  • Drain any excess grease from the insert, then turn the Instant Pot off.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and tomato paste until combined with the beef.
  • Break the spaghetti in half and spread the pieces over the beef in an even layer.
  • Pour the water and the jar of spaghetti sauce over the spaghetti, pressing the noodles down so they are submerged.
  • Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (High) for 6 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release of the pressure, then remove the lid.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and the Parmesan; stir until the cheeses are incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
  • Replace the lid off-center (or leave it off) and let the pot sit for a few minutes to allow the cream cheese to fully melt, then stir again and serve.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Notes

  • If using regular (non-thin) spaghetti, pressure cook for 8 minutes.