Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a 20-minute pressure cooker meal that’s easy, budget-friendly, and satisfies the whole family. This recipe is so simple, you’ll make it on busy weeknights all the time!
Other weeknight favorites include Instant Pot Mac and Cheese and 30-Minute Instant Pot Lemon Chicken.
Mmmm, spaghetti! It’s a classic pasta dish that’s family loved, so let’s make it quick and easy in your Instant Pot! There is no doubt, Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a simple and economical recipe that feeds a family like no other!
When life is busy, make it less complicated by having Instant Pot Recipes like this in your meal plan! We know pasta-loving kids agree! They request Instant Pot Macaroni & Cheese ALL THE TIME!
What makes this recipe even better? It’s lightened up by using ground turkey. It’s still a very flavorful, satisfying meal, just made with less saturated fat!
Of course, you can always use ground beef or chicken if that’s what you’re in the mood for this week!
If you like cooking pasta in your pressure cooker, then definitely try Instant Pot Tortellini Soup. Another easy meal that families love.
You may be asking yourself the following question…
Yes! You can certainly cook pasta in the instant pot! It turns out tender and perfect – as long as you don’t overcook it.
Here are a couple of tips when cooking spaghetti in the Instant Pot:
One of the biggest benefits of using your Instant Pot is cooking everything in one pot. You are going to love this recipe!
The first step, press sauté on your Instant Pot, add a tablespoon of olive oil, let it heat up and then cook your ground turkey and salt (or ground beef) and break it into small chunks. About 3-4 minutes.
Add your onions and fresh garlic and cook another minute or two. This really gives it a good flavor.
Now, add your marinara sauce, add water, basil, and spaghetti. Break the spaghetti noodles in half to fit into the Instant pot to be fully covered by the liquid. Press down if necessary, but don’t stir.
Tip: Cover your pasta in the liquid to make sure it cooks properly.
Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Cover and cook on the high-pressure setting for 8 minutes. When done, do a quick release so the pasta doesn’t continue cooking. Finally, give it a quick stir and serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Enjoy!
Alternative Cooking Method: You can always cook your spaghetti and meat sauce following the same instructions, but using a large pot on the stove. After your meat is browned, cover ingredients and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Stir halfway through.
It’s actually quite easy to make your Instant Pot Pasta gluten-free. Simply, use your favorite gluten-free spaghetti noodle and make sure your sauce doesn’t contain any gluten.
Yes, you can freeze your cooked spaghetti in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Just make sure it’s cooled completely and make sure you store it properly to avoid freezer burn.
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We have this 6-quart Instant Pot, but we’ve also heard great things about this version.
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