Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Recipe
For a quick and delicious dinner, try this Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meat Sauce Recipe. Spaghetti and ground beef cooks up in the Instant Pot, creating a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ pound Spaghetti
- 23 oz Pasta Sauce
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 cups Water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once heated, add the olive oil and beef, breaking it into large chunks with a wooden spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and gradually breaking the beef into smaller pieces, until fully cooked and no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove the beef from the pot to drain excess grease.
- Add the spaghetti to the pot.
- Pour in ½ cup of water, followed by the jar of sauce.
- Return the beef to the pot.
- Cover and seal the lid.
- Set to manual mode for 8 minutes.
- Perform a quick release.
- Finish by topping with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Notes
- Break the spaghetti in half before tossing it in the pot. This way, it fits better and cooks evenly.
- Remember to stir the beef every now and then while sautéing to keep it from sticking or burning.
- If you’re looking for a healthier option, feel free to swap in ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 32gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 946mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 5mg
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