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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Ground Beef and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This hearty and quick Spaghetti recipe is made entirely in the Instant Pot, combining lean ground beef, flavorful herbs, and a rich tomato sauce with tender spaghetti noodles. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this one-pot meal simplifies traditional spaghetti preparation without sacrificing any taste.

Ingredients

Meat and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1/2 a yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Herbs and Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tomato Sauce Base

  • 1 cup jarred spaghetti sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving

Pasta

  • 6 ounces spaghetti noodles

Instructions

  1. Activate Sauté Mode: Press the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot Mini to preheat it for cooking the meat and aromatics.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add olive oil and ground beef to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring and breaking the beef apart intermittently until it begins to brown.
  3. Add Onion: Incorporate the diced onion. Stir and cook for about 4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  4. Add Garlic and Seasonings: Mix in minced garlic, dried basil, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine the flavors.
  5. Add Sauce Components: Pour in the jarred spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth (or water), and Parmesan cheese. Stir very well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  6. Turn Off Sauté: Switch off the Instant Pot’s sauté mode to prepare for pressure cooking.
  7. Add Spaghetti Noodles: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them evenly on top of the sauce mixture, making sure the noodles are fully covered by the liquid.
  8. Set Pressure Cook: Close the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the valve to the 'sealing' position. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for 8 minutes.
  9. Pressure Release: When cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release by placing a kitchen towel over the steam valve and gently turning it to release steam. Wait until the float valve drops down indicating all pressure has been released.
  10. Stir and Adjust Sauce: Open the lid and stir the pasta mixture. It may appear watery initially, but stirring will incorporate the sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, press SAUTE again and cook for an additional 2 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
  11. Serve: Divide the spaghetti into bowls and top with extra Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • Breaking the spaghetti noodles in half helps them fit and cook evenly in the Instant Pot.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner protein alternative.
  • Use chicken broth for added flavor, or water for a more neutral base.
  • Be careful during the pressure release to avoid burns from the steam.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, the sauté step after pressure cooking is important.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/instant-pot-spaghetti-with-ground-beef-and-tomato-sauce-recipe/