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25 minutes
4.58 from 26 votes
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Instant Pot Spaghetti

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by: Joanna Cismaru
01.13.21

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Classic spaghetti, made in the Instant Pot! My Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is as easy as 1,2,3! Requiring simple, kitchen staple ingredients and minimal prep, you can sit back and let the instant pot do all the work for you! Perfect for busy weeknights!

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The dish everyone knows and loves! Spaghetti is a go-to dish for most people because it’s quick, easy and always comforting. I can’t get enough of my instant pot, therefore I’m always looking for ways to use it, so why not make spaghetti?! This Instant Pot Spaghetti has all the classic flavors we are all familiar with, but the instant pot gets to do all the work this time!

Instant Pot Spaghetti In 25 Minutes

  • Incredibly Easy & Quick To Make
  • Uses Simple, Kitchen Staple Ingredients
  • Instant Pot Does All The Work
  • Delicious, Classic, Comfort Food

Spaghetti ALWAYS works, but this one in particular, is just too easy! I’m certain you will have most, if not ALL of these ingredients in your kitchen already. This is a classic comfort food recipe, made in a new and different way! Easy prep, big flavor, this is a dish the whole family will love, ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredient Notes

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make spaghetti in the instant pot.

Spaghetti

  • Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil.
  • Ground Beef – I used lean ground beef. You can use your preference of protein, just keep in mind the cook time may vary.
  • Onion and Garlic – Essential flavor enhancers to any meat sauce.
  • Seasoning – Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper. Don’t skip the sugar, it’s important to cut through the acidity of the tomatoes and creates an overall balance.
  • Tomatoes –  I used both canned diced tomatoes, as well as tomato sauce. For diced tomatoes I used fire roasted tomatoes which I love the flavor of, but regular diced tomatoes work as well.
  • Wine – I used a nice red wine for added depth of flavor. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info on which wine works best! Substitute beef broth if you prefer.
  • Spaghetti – Uncooked, broken in half. If you don’t have spaghetti, you can use your favorite noodle. I used 8 oz of uncooked spaghetti, this will give you lots of sauce to spaghetti ratio, so if you prefer less sauce, use 12 oz of spaghetti.

Garnish

  • Parmesan Cheese – I always like to use fresh parmesan! I say 1/2 cup of Parmesan, but what I really mean is 2 cups. 🙂
  • Parsley – Fresh parsley, chopped.

How To Make Instant Pot Spaghetti

process shots showing how to make spaghetti in the instant pot.
  1. Prep Instant Pot: Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
  2. Cook Beef: Add the olive oil to the instant pot and heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook the beef for about 3 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
  3. Add Ingredients: Add the rest of the spaghetti ingredients to the instant pot and stir well. Close the lid. Cook on high pressure (Manual setting) for 8 minutes.
  4. Finish and Serve: Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, quick release the pressure and stir well. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
overhead of instant pot spaghetti freshly made.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

What Type Of Wine Works Best?

The flavors in a wine will become more concentrated as they cook. Choose a medium-bodied, dry red wine such as a Pinot Noir, Merlot or Chianti. Beef broth can be used as a non alcoholic substitute.

Why Did My Spaghetti Clump Together?

It’s ok if your spaghetti ended up in big clumps. Simply use 2 forks to tear them apart, the spaghetti will still be cooked.

How To Serve

While this instant pot spaghetti can be served on its own, a nice crusty bread would be perfect to pair with it. Simply slice it, drizzle it with some olive, some Parmesan cheese and lightly toast – perfection!
You can also serve this alongside a simple salad to lighten the meal.

overhead shot of a fork with spaghetti twirled around it in a plate full of spaghetti.

Tips

  1. If you don’t want to use red wine, substitute it with beef broth!
  2. You can omit the ground beef to keep this recipe vegetarian.
  3. You might be thinking, why is there sugar in this? It’s important to balance the flavors of the dish and to cut through the acidity of the tomatoes!
  4. When you first open the instant pot, it may seem like there’s too much sauce, just stir everything together well to incorporate all the liquid.
  5. Always make sure to read the manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.
closeup of spaghetti in an instant pot with a wooden spoon inside.

Storing Leftovers

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Make sure to refrigerate after eating because bacteria will start to grow.

Reheating

Pop in the microwave or back into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until heated through.

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  • Spaghetti Bolognese
  • Instant Pot Chili
  • Baked Spaghetti Casserole
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Instant Pot Spaghetti

4.58 from 26 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Quick Release Time: 3 mins
Total: 25 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
Print Pin Rate
Classic spaghetti, made in the Instant Pot! My Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is as easy as 1,2,3! Requiring simple, kitchen staple ingredients and minimal prep, you can sit back and let the instant pot do all the work for you! Perfect for busy weeknights!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot – 6 Quart

Ingredients

Spaghetti

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 14 ounce diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 8 ounce spaghetti uncooked, broken in half

Garnish

  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • Prep Instant Pot: Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
  • Cook Beef: Add the olive oil to the instant pot and heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook the beef for about 3 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Add Ingredients: Add the rest of the spaghetti ingredients to the instant pot and stir well. Close the lid. Cook on high pressure (Manual setting) for 8 minutes.
  • Finish and Serve: Once the Instant Pot cycle is complete, quick release the pressure and stir well. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Recipe Notes

  1. It’s ok if your spaghetti ended up in big clumps. Simply use 2 forks to tear them apart, the spaghetti will still be cooked through.
  2. If you don’t want to use red wine, substitute it with beef broth!
  3. You can omit the ground beef to keep this recipe vegetarian.
  4. You might be thinking, why is there sugar in this? It’s important to balance the flavors of the dish and to cut through the acidity of the tomatoes!
  5. When you first open the instant pot, it may seem like there’s too much sauce, just stir everything together well to incorporate all the liquid.
  6. Always make sure to read the manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.
  7. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Make sure to refrigerate after eating because bacteria will start to grow.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 484kcal (24%)Carbohydrates: 42g (14%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 19g (29%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Cholesterol: 79mg (26%)Sodium: 1029mg (45%)Potassium: 929mg (27%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 566IU (11%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 173mg (17%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Course:Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine:American, Italian
Keyword:instant pot spaghetti, spaghetti
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  1. Debbie says

    June 8, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    We really liked this recipe. However my instant pot kept giving the “burn” signal. I had to open it twice and had to restir everything. Finally gave up and turned it off. The noodles were just cooked enough to eat but had burned residue in bottom of pot. Would like to know what went wrong? Would like to try again in the future.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      June 8, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Hi Debbie! Well the answer could be a number of things. Related to food, it’s possible you scorched the beef when sautéing on the bottom of the pot and this could possibly give you the burn notice. I actually replaced my IP insert with a ceramic one that’s non-stick (you can see in pictures) and you can find it on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3O57z4Q (affiliate link). I love it because I never burn anything anymore. Anyway here’s what else you can look for when this happens next time:

    • Make sure there’s nothing caught between the pot and the burner
    • Make sure the silicone ring didn’t fall out of place.
    • Check the floating valve and make sure it’s clean and moves freely
    • Make sure the steam-release switch is in the right position
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  2. Margie van Niekerk says

    April 2, 2022 at 7:29 am

    Hi Jo. Can’t wait to try. In South Africa we refer to tomato sauce meaning the same as ketchup. Is this what you mean by tomato sauce? Many thanks

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      April 2, 2022 at 9:36 am

      I’m not sure about South Africa, but in North American ketchup is a condiment that usually has other things added to it like sugar, vinegar and other spices. Tomato sauce on the other hand is just made from tomatoes, oil, vegetable stock and some spices. They’re a bit different in taste too. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  3. Cynthia calentinr says

    January 16, 2021 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    Loved it! But what leftovers? There weren’t any at our house. Did need to cook a bit longer than 8 minutes so there could of been more sauce. Will add more water or wine next time! Really enjoyed it and so easy and fast with the instant pot!

    Reply
  4. Jay says

    January 15, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    If I want to add in green/red peppers, mushrooms.. Which step would I add it in? Also would that change the ratio of the water/sauce?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 15, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      In step 3 with the rest of the ingredients! And no it won’t change.

      Reply
  5. June robbs says

    January 14, 2021 at 11:58 am

    I love 💕 just about all the recipes I have tried. I don’t have an insta pot so how long to cook on stove or in crock pot. Thanks and anxious to try this one.

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 14, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      Check out my classic spaghetti recipe for instructions! You can use the same ingredients as this recipe, with the stove top method 🙂

      Reply
  6. CLK says

    January 14, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Should I add cooked spaghetti, or uncooked?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 14, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Uncooked! You can see in the step photos 🙂 The instant pot does all the cooking!

      Reply
      • CLK says

        January 14, 2021 at 10:59 am

        Nice, thank you, Jo!

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