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Instant Pot Skinny Spaghetti

A quick, lighter spaghetti made in the Instant Pot with turkey sausage and whole-wheat pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey sausage
  • 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta break in half if needed to fit
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (jar, no sugar added)
  • 4 cups water
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (can)

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the ground turkey sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink; drain any excess liquid.
  • Break the spaghetti in half if needed and layer it in the Instant Pot over the cooked sausage.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce, water, and canned diced tomatoes, making sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
  • Secure the lid and set the valve to sealed. Cook on Manual/High pressure for 8 minutes.
  • When the timer finishes, perform a quick (manual) release of the pressure. Remove the lid and stir the spaghetti thoroughly to combine.
  • Serve the spaghetti hot.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Can opener
  • Measuring Cups

Notes

  • Break spaghetti in half to fit the pot if necessary.
  • Use no-sugar-added marinara to keep it lighter.
  • Drain excess fat after browning the sausage for a leaner dish.
  • Ensure pasta is submerged to cook evenly.