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    Instant Pot Spaghetti

    Modified: Feb 13, 2024 ยท Published: Jul 19, 2023 by Chandice ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 14 Comments

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    BEST Instant Pot Spaghetti pin

    This instant pot spaghetti is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Made in under 10 minutes with simple, yet wholesome ingredients like ground beef, creamy pasta sauce, and al dente pasta, the whole family will be reaching for seconds.

    Our gluten free spaghetti and gluten free spaghetti sauce are also great options for you. Top each with parmesan cheese and fresh basil for an easy and delicious homemade meal.

    Spaghetti in a white bowl with a light red towel


     

    We love this Instant Pot gluten-free spaghetti because it is so quick to make. It is also a great kid friendly recipe that will become a family favorite in no time! Along with this recipe, my kids beg for this gluten-free mac and cheese for dinner.

    Getting dinner on the table in a timely manner on those busy weeknights can be difficult but easy recipes like this instant pot chicken pasta, pulled pork pasta and my instant pot lasagna are life savers when I’m low on time. Not to mention, instant pot recipes have the best leftovers!

    Another thing I love about this pasta is the ability to customize it with different vegetables, pasta noodles, sauces, etc. It can be hard to get your little ones to eat veggies but it’s super easy to sneak some into this pasta.

    Why you’ll love this easy dinner recipe

    • It’s a one pot meal made in under 10 minutes.
    • Leftover pasta is great for lunch or an even faster dinner the next day.
    • You can add vegetables, cheeses, and spices to make this recipe your own.
    • It’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbs for a balanced family dinner.
    Spaghetti in a white bowl next to an Instant Pot

    What do you need for pressure cooker spaghetti?

    • Ground beef – I prefer to use a lean ground beef because it has less grease, but you can use whatever kind you have on hand.
    • Tomatoes – For the creamy sauce, you’ll need tomato juice, tomato sauce, and a can of diced tomatoes.
    • Spices – Chili powder, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, and black pepper are my go-to spices but feel free to add more or less. Red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, etc. are all great additions. 
    • Vegetables – I like to add an onion to this recipe for some extra flavor, but you can add additional vegetables.
    • Cornstarch
    • Spaghetti – Jovial gluten-free pasta is my favorite, but use whatever you like.

    Is this truly a one pot meal?

    Yes, really only one pot! The great thing about this delicious dinner is that it can be made for a crowd so fast. Just think, only one dirtied dish and you have a fabulous, easy meal to serve everyone at your table.

    I do recommend serving it up with some hot garlic bread like our gluten-free sourdough crescent rolls or even lower the whole carb count for the meal with this Keto cornbread.

    How to make instant pot spaghetti

    Step 1: Cook the beef

    Using the saute function, cook the burger with the onion and other vegetables until done.

    This instant pot gluten-free spaghetti recipe can be made in 10 minutes and will be a dinner the whole family will love!

    Step 2: Add remaining ingredients

    Add the rest of the spices and spaghetti noodles on top of the meat.

    This instant pot gluten-free spaghetti recipe can be made in 10 minutes and will be a dinner the whole family will love!

    Step 3: More water and cook

    Add an additional 3 cups of water to the pot and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

    This instant pot gluten-free spaghetti recipe can be made in 10 minutes and will be a dinner the whole family will love!

    Step 4: Quick release and enjoy

    Do a manual quick release and serve with fresh parmesan and basil.

    Pro tip: Let your instant pot pasta rest before serving for 1-2 minutes so that the flavors can melt together. This allows for a more cohesive dish.

    Can you brown meat in the Instant Pot?

    Yes, it’s actually done using the sautรฉ button and it makes things so much easier! Make sure to soak up any excess grease from the bottom of the pot for best results. 

    If you want to forgo the ground beef in the spaghetti sauce all together, you could give these Instant Pot meatballs a try. Or use some leftover ground beef to make our Big Mac salad. You can also mix in ground Italian sausage to add to flavor profile.

    If you prefer to leave out beef all together, you can serve this pasta up with delicious baked chicken.

    Variations

    • Add vegetables – I recommend adding in diced zucchini, squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, or fresh spinach for added nutrients and flavors.
    • Type of pasta – While I prefer regular spaghetti or capellini noodles, you can easily use penne, rotini, angel hair, even fettuccine. 
    • Different meat – You can omit the meat all together or use Italian sausage, ground chicken, ground turkey, etc.

    Storage

    Storing – You can store this easy instant pot spaghetti recipe in the fridge an airtight container for 2-3 days. Make sure your pasta has cooled to room temperature before storing and reheat in the microwave or in the instant pot when you’re ready to serve. 

    Freezing – You can freeze this delicious recipe for up to 3 months. Use a freezer safe container and reheat in the microwave or instant pot. 

    Can I use the Instant Pot to reheat leftovers?

    Absolutely! Leftover spaghetti tastes just as good the next day. Using the sautรฉ button, you can easily reheat leftovers. I just heat it on sautรฉ while stirring until it is nice and hot.

    Spaghetti in a white bowl next to an Instant Pot

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    • This instant pot broccoli cheddar soup is the perfect comfort food for winter time.
    • One of my favorite ways to use a pressure cooker is to make bacon in the instant pot!
    • If you need a side dish, serve this pasta with a delicious salad bar.
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    Instant Pot Spaghetti

    BEST Instant Pot Spaghetti in a white bowl
    5 from 4 votes
    This instant pot spaghetti is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Made in under 10 minutes with simple, yet wholesome ingredients like ground beef, creamy pasta sauce, and al dente pasta, the whole family will be reaching for seconds.
    Since I cook gluten-free, this is a gluten-free version of instant pot pasta but you can make it with regular noodles as well. Top with parmesan cheese, olive oil, and fresh basil for an easy and delicious homemade meal.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
    Total Time: 13 minutes mins
    Course: Instant Pot
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: gluten-free spaghetti, instant pot gluten-free spaghetti, instant pot pasta, instant pot spaghetti
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds hamburger
    • 1 46 oz. can tomato juice
    • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
    • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon oregano
    • 1 tablespoon parsley
    • 1/4 cup onion diced
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 pkg. spaghetti I recommend Jovial brand gluten-free

    Instructions

    • Using the saute setting on your Instant Pot, cook ground beef with onion until the meat is no longer pink
    • Crumble meat and sprinkle with cornstarch
    • Once cooked, break the noodles in half and place them on top of the meat
    • Next, place all remaining ingredients in the pot
    • Also add another 3 C water
    • Seal the Instant Pot and set it to manual mode, cook on high pressure for 8 minutes
    • When the time is up, use manual quick release to open the Instant Pot
    • Stir spaghetti and serve hot with fresh parmesan and basil

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    Notes

    Variations

    • Add vegetables – I recommend adding in diced zucchini, squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, or fresh spinach for added nutrients and flavors.
    • Type of pasta – While I prefer regular spaghetti or capellini noodles, you can easily use penne, rotini, angel hair, even fettuccine.ย 
    • Different meat – You can omit the meat all together or use Italian sausage, ground chicken, ground turkey, etc.

    Storage

    Storing – You can store this easy instant pot spaghetti recipe in the fridge an airtight container for 2-3 days. Make sure your pasta has cooled to room temperature before storing and reheat in the microwave or in the instant pot when you’re ready to serve.ย 
    Freezing – You can freeze this delicious recipe for up to 3

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 880IU | Vitamin C: 24.3mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 7.6mg

    *This recipe was originally published on November 2, 2017. I have updated photos and made instructions a bit more easy to follow.

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    Comments

    1. Courtney says

      October 29, 2024 at 3:07 pm

      I’m cooking for a crowd. Can I double this recipe?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 14, 2024 at 4:38 am

        Yes, absolutely if you have a big enough Instant Pot.

        Reply
    2. Jenny says

      June 18, 2022 at 10:41 pm

      It is delicious & so easy to make! We just had it campingโ€ฆno starchy water to get rid of.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        June 23, 2022 at 4:31 pm

        Aww so glad you loved it, thanks Jenny!

        Reply
    3. Tera says

      January 21, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is AMAZING!! I don’t love spaghetti, it’s time consuming and messy to cook and clean up. But it’s my husband’s favorite so I try to make it occasionally. I decided to try this instant pot version and got 2 big thumbs up from hubby!! He doesn’t know its GF and I’m probably not gonna tell him! Lol!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 22, 2019 at 2:44 am

        That is so awesome! Hey, hubby’s don’t need to know it is gluten-free if they already love it right? ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    4. Karla says

      July 29, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      I made this today and thought it was very runny. The noodles were cooked well, though, and not mushy. If you use less water, will you get a burn message?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        August 04, 2018 at 3:56 am

        It is a bit more saucy. You can use less water and it should be just fine. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Amy says

          November 01, 2022 at 11:01 pm

          There is no water in the recipe – do you mean less tomato juice?

        • Chandice says

          November 03, 2022 at 2:04 pm

          In the directions it mentions water…

    5. Ashley says

      July 17, 2018 at 4:21 am

      Looks good! Do the gf noodles stick together?? I find when I boil/cook gluten free noodles that they stick together if Iโ€™m not constantly stirring…

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        July 17, 2018 at 5:32 am

        They do pretty well if you use a fork to separate them just before putting the lid on after adding the sauce. We haven’t had big issues with this. Hope you enjoy the spaghetti as much as we do. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Becca says

      February 18, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      What brand of gluten free spaghetti do you use?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 20, 2018 at 4:36 am

        I use different brands but I like Barilla GF.

        Reply
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