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A plate of instant pot spaghetti with meat sauce and grated cheese sits in front of a floral-patterned Instant Pot. Slices of bread, a napkin with a gold ring, and fresh parsley garnish are arranged on the marble surface.

Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe

This Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe is an easy one-pot dinner made with ground beef, dry spaghetti, pasta sauce, and simple seasonings. It's a quick, family-friendly meal that's ready in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword instant pot spaghetti
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Box Spaghetti
  • A jar of Spaghetti Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 Cups Water
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Turn the instant pot on to sauté. Once heated, add the beef.
  2. Break the beef up into large pieces with a wooden spoon and season with the salt, pepper.
  3. Cook, stirring and breaking the beef into smaller and smaller pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the beef from the pot to drain the grease.
  5. Add the spaghetti to the pot.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of the water, then the jar of sauce.
  7. Add the beef.
  8. Cover and seal.
  9. Set on manual for an 8 minute cook time.
  10. Quick release.
  11. Serve with mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.

Freeze for up to 3 months.