Instant Pot Spaghetti

Love Spaghetti? It just got easier with this easy Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe. It’s made in one pot and is completely hands off. Tender spaghetti noodles in a meat sauce. Pair with a tossed salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.

I have finally fallen in love with my pressure cooker! I was the one that left it in the box and only made a few recipes like this family favorite Hamburger stroganoff and Instant Pot beef taco soup then stuck it away until I made the specific recipe again!

But once I tried meals like this Instant Pot spaghetti recipe, I knew it would become a staple! It’s the BEST spaghetti I’ve ever had! In fact, my family loves it just as much as me. The pressure cooker makes the noodles the perfect texture and clean-up is super quick. A win all around — this recipe is totally worth it!

Why You’ll Love this Instant Pot Spaghetti

• This easy dinner recipe can be completed in just 30 minutes. You’ll have dinner on the table before you know it!
• You can make pressure cooker spaghetti with just seven simple ingredients. Keep them on hand and you’ll have everything you need for a quick dinner at a moments notice.
• There are multiple different variations of this recipe that you can make. Swap out the meat choice, noodle options and grab your favorite sauce.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Spaghetti

• Ground beef – Use lean ground beef for the best results. This will keep your pasta from getting really greasy.
• Yellow onion – Saute diced onion with the ground beef to add loads of flavor to this easy spaghetti in the Instant Pot.
• Minced garlic – Freshly minced garlic is my favorite thing to add to almost any savory recipe! It gives so much flavor to a dish and is so simple to use.
• Spaghetti sauce – Grab a jar of your favorite sauce at the grocery store or use homemade spaghetti sauce in this recipe. Either works!
• Petite diced tomatoes – A can of diced tomatoes will give this dish a bit of extra liquid to cook the noodles and makes it extra tomatoey.
• Water – For added flavor, use chicken broth or beef broth in place of water.
• Spaghetti noodles – Grab a box of your favorite spaghetti noodles to cook in this recipe. I have not tried it with gluten-free noodles, so if you want to make that swap then you may need to trial and error a bit and see what works!

How to Make Instant Pot Spaghetti

This is prepared in a 6 quart pressure cooker and has not been tested in any other size.

Turn pressure cooker to saute and then place ground hamburger, onions and garlic in pressure cooker. Saute for 5 minutes or until beef is almost cooked through and onions are translucent. 

Drain grease off of hamburger. 

Break noodles into thirds and place on top of hamburger making sure they are evenly placed. Pour pasta sauce ingredients including, spaghetti sauce, petite diced tomatoes and water, on top. Do not stir. 

Place the lid on top of Instant Pot and seal, then turn on to manual and set the timer for 8 minutes. 

When pressure cooker is done cooking, quick release the pressure. Stir and serve.

How to Store Leftover Spaghetti

Transfer

Can I use something other than ground beef in spaghetti?

You can totally leave out the meat in this recipe if you want! But ground turkey, ground chicken, and Italian sausage would all be a tasty substitute in place of ground beef.

What kind of pasta can I use in the Instant Pot?

Really, any of your favorite spaghetti noodles will work! You can even sneak in whole wheat pasta. If you don’t have spaghetti noodles, then feel free to use a different type of pasta. Just keep in mind that the cook time may be slightly different.

How do you keep spaghetti from burning in the Instant Pot?

It is really important to ensure that you are using plenty of liquid so that the noodles don’t stick and burn. You should also scrape the bottom of the pot before placing the lid on the Instant Pot. The order in which you layer things is also important! Put the ground beef on the bottom, layering the noodles on top and then finish with the sauce, water and tomatoes.

What to Serve with Instant Pot Spaghetti

Serve this hearty spaghetti with some cheesy garlic bread or savory air fryer garlic bread. Fluffy breadsticks are a delicious side dish too! And if you want to sneak in veggies, then these roasted vegetables are a great pairing.

A side salad works well with this dish too! And, of course, don’t forget fresh parmesan cheese on top of your spaghetti along with a garnish of parsley, fresh basil, or fresh oregano.

I hope you enjoy this easy one pot recipe! The pressure cooker is sure to be your bestie.

More Instant Pot Recipes You’ll Love!

• Instant Pot Ribs
• Hamburger Stroganoff
• Mashed Potatoes
• Goulash
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• One Pot Skillet Spaghetti!