The Backroad Life: Instant Pot Spaghetti

Spaghetti is always an easy go to meal for us and all the kids eat it well. I always have all the ingredients in my pantry and its great for nights you need to get an easy meal done relatively fast. I LOVE how the Instant Pot actually helps the meal get done even quicker and it is delicious!

This Instant Pot Spaghetti is an easy meal to make for family dinner

When I got my Instant Pot, the spaghetti was the first thing I've made, and I've made a few other batches since. For dinner and to freeze for later!

So good!

Simple dinners are always a hit and with busy schedules. Between the kids in sports, homework, and the farm, sometimes simple dinners are wonderful!

So with the Instant Pot, the great thing is everything can be made in the insert pot! Brown the meat and the ingredients and it cooks for 8 minutes and dinner is ready!

And bonus....one pot, no colander or extra pans needed!

By time your garlic bread is done, your spaghetti will also be done!

Instant Pot Spaghetti

PRINTABLE RECIPE HERE

Ingredients for Instant Pot Spaghetti:

1 lb. lean ground beef (if not lean, just drain off the grease)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (16 oz) box spaghetti noodles
1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (24 oz) jar water

Directions for Instant Pot Spaghetti:

1. Press the Saute button and add the ground beef, pepper, minced garlic, oregano, and chopped onion to the insert pot. Cook the ground beef until fully browned. Turn the Instant Pot off. Drain any grease if needed.
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2. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them over top of the meat in the Instant Pot. Placing them crisscross will help ensure they are fully cooked and not stick together. Pour the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes and water over the noodles and meet, making sure the noodles are completely covered.

3. Place the lid and seal the Instant Pot. Set it to manual mode, high pressure, 8 minutes cook time. When the time is up, do a manual quick release on the vent. After the venting is completely released open the lid. Stir the spaghetti well to be completely blended. Serve with your favorite cheeses.