Instant Pot Spaghetti - The easiest spaghetti recipe ever! A quick recipe for spaghetti made right in the instant pot. Get a family favorite meal on the table even faster on busy nights!
Ok, you guys. I resisted as long as I could.
It was definitely time for me to get myself an Instant Pot, and see what all the fuss is about!
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll already know I bought one.
You may have been waiting and wondering what kind of dinner concoction was going to come out first.
Well, spaghetti it is!
It might SEEM boring, and unoriginal, but....c'mon, spaghetti is a total crowd pleasing, family favorite, classic.
Why not start there?
I was sitting around reading the manual for said Instant Pot and contemplating what to try first, when my son suggested spaghetti.
He loves spaghetti. Could eat it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, and dinner. Not kidding.
Do any of you have an Instant Pot already? Thinking about getting one? I'd love to hear what you think!
For now, here are my first impressions.
Before I even used the thing my initial reaction was that this thing is BIG. Way bigger than my crockpot, and much heavier.
I got the 8 quart, which I'm happy about. Just saying, if you're going to get one, make sure you have the room for it!
Definitely read the manual. If you don't, you'll probably feel stressed out and confused at all of the different buttons and parts.
My impression during and after making the spaghetti (which I did a few times to make sure cooking time would be accurate for you).
It was strange at first not being able to peek in the top like you can with a slow cooker. Ummmm, is this thing on?
But, you can definitely hear that there is some boiling going on inside.
It really did cook the spaghetti just perfectly!
The noodles weren't "gummy" being cooked all together with the meat/sauce/water, which was something I was worried about.
I may actually like spaghetti cooked in the Instant Pot now, more than the typical boiling the noodles and putting it all together after!
My last but not least favorite thing is that this is a true one pot recipe. Spaghetti is always easy to make, but it also usually requires a pan for the meat, a pot for noodles, a pot for sauce, and a colander for draining.
One pot, and no colander needed here.
The meat cooks (I get super lean meat so I don't even need to drain grease) then you toss in your pasta, sauce, water, and seasonings.
Dinner served in about 8 minutes!
How cool is that?!
Enjoy! Check out our video for this recipe below!
~Nichole
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Instant Pot Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef, OR ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- ½ Teaspoon EACH Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning, OR MORE TO TASTE
- 1 Pound Spaghetti Noodles
- 1 (24 Ounce) Jar Spaghetti Sauce
- 36 Ounces Water, 1 ½ Jars
- 1 (14.5 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes, OR TOMATO SAUCE
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute' and add the ground beef. Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasonings. Cook the meat and seasonings, breaking the meat up until it's completely browned. Turn the Instant Pot off. Drain any excess grease from meat if necessary.
- Break the spaghetti in half and place on top of meat in the Instant Pot. Pour over the spaghetti sauce, diced tomato, and water. Push the spaghetti down with a spoon if necessary to make sure it is completely covered in liquid.
- Seal the instant pot and set it to manual mode, high pressure, 8 minutes cooking time. When the time is up, use manual quick release to open the Instant Pot. Stir the spaghetti well. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Note: I use the 8 quart Instant Pot which you can find by clicking the link (affiliate) below.
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Oh my goodness! Amazing, easy and so flavorful! I halved the recipe and just used ONE 15 oz can of tomato sauce for the sauce. It turned out so good and the sauce stuck to the pasta, yum! This is definitely going to be in rotation! I’m glad I saw the tip about criss crossing the pasta because I also had the problem with some of the pasta sticking together but good to know for next time! We enjoyed it with some broccoli and garlic bread! Yum! Thank you for the great recipe!
Best spaghetti ever! I make it with Italian sausage. It's a staple at our house!!
Love this! I made the sausage separate in my cast iron pan. I cut up green, red, yellow peppers, onion, & garlic. I sauted them until soft then added the spices I used to it. I laid the pasta on top criss cross & then added all the sauce etc. I cooked it for 7 min then stirred it & put the cover back on. My husband likes his pasta soft. I added the meat in, topped it with Parmigiano & served it with homemade garlic bread. NO COMPLAINTS & NO TALKING WHILE THEY WERE EATING!
Very quick and easy. It tasted fine. I think I would add more tomato paste . I like more tomato flavor. I will be making it again.
Can I use gluten free pasta?
Yes gf pasta works great, that's all I use. I also prefer to add nutritional yeast for anyone who is dairy free.
Yes you can! I cook mine for about 10 min since I find gf pasta needs a little bit longer to cook.
I was SO hesitant to try this, but I tried this last night...I will NEVER make this on the stove again! One and done! One pot, no strainer, no mess, and no clean up! Thank you SO much!!
Husband and g’kids loved it - easy to make and spaghetti absorbed the sauce nicely. It’s a keeper!
loved this recipe, i added some minced garlic to my beef while browning (i love garlic) and i did not have any tomatoes or tomato sauce so i used a can of tomato soup instead, came out great
This is my GO TO for spaghetti! I add 1 lb chopped smoked sausage and a can of mushrooms. I use linguine. I also add about 1 tsp cayenne, gotta have that Louisiana kick! Thanks for a great recipe!
I've made it once as written and loved it. Can I use frozen meatballs???
I use meatballs every single time I make this recipe. It turns our great! No other changes to cooking time...
I made this tonight. Followed the recipe to the letter. At first I was a little concerned because I thought it was too watery, but once I mixed it up and let it cool a little, it was perfect! Thanks for the great recipe!
I LOVE this recipe. Sometimes I use bow tie pasta, add a can of corn, a little bell pepper and it turns into a great dinner- a little bread, a little salad...what more could you want?! Thanks for the basic recipe. It encourages experimentation!
The bow tie pasta worked well?
Thank you !
Thank you for this recipe it was my first meal in my IP and now it’s a favorite!
Nichole - BAM! I have never made pasta in my IP and this was fantastic. Thanks for the recipe! I followed it exactly and threw in a chopped bell pepper and some celery that needed to be used. Yum!! So simple, satisfying, and fast.
I have been using the base of your recipient for the past year and I cannot express how amazing it is. I have never added tomatoes and it still turns out great.. The secrete to great Spaghetti is a small sprinkle if taco seasoning, I know that sounds odd, but it completely amps up the flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe. i use it frequently