Description
Spaghetti delights the senses with classic Italian comfort that brings families together around steaming plates. Perfectly al dente noodles nestled under rich tomato sauce invite you to savor each forkful of hearty, authentic goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Pasta:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 16 ounces (454 grams) spaghetti noodles
Sauce and Vegetables:
- 1 jar (24 ounces/680 grams) spaghetti sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) water (divided)
Instructions
- Heat the Instant Pot using sauté mode for a few minutes to prepare for cooking.
- Add of olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce of ground beef to the pot, breaking it into small pieces and cooking until completely browned, around 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and minced garlic over the meat. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Remove the seasoned beef mixture from the pot and set aside temporarily.
- Pour of water into the pot, using a wooden spoon to deglaze and scrape up any caramelized bits from the bottom.
- Carefully snap of spaghetti noodles in half, arranging them in a crisscross pattern inside the pot.
- Evenly distribute spaghetti sauce over the noodles and add a can of diced tomatoes if desired.
- Gently pour an additional of water around and over the noodles.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is closed, then pressure cook for exactly 5 minutes.
- Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes after cooking completes.
- Perform a quick-release to eliminate any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and thoroughly mix all ingredients, ensuring even distribution of sauce and meat.
- Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a fresh salad or garlic toast.
Notes
- Instant Pot transforms ordinary spaghetti into a quick, hassle-free meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- Perfectly cooked ground beef creates a rich, savory base that infuses deep Italian-inspired seasonings throughout the dish.
- Breaking spaghetti noodles ensures even cooking and helps them fit comfortably inside the Instant Pot’s cooking chamber.
- Layering ingredients strategically prevents noodles from sticking and allows sauce to penetrate every strand evenly.
- Natural pressure release method maintains tender meat texture and prevents overcooking delicate pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg