Here’s an easy 10 minute Instant Pot spaghetti recipe that’s one of our favorite one pot meals ever! A family favorite dinner that you just dump and go and only requires a few ingredients to make. A complete pasta dish that feeds all five of us for under ten dollars, that’s a big win in my book!
One of our favorite easy recipes was cooked tonight. The cook time was much faster than usual though. I am obsessed with my new pressure cooker! I just had to make Instant Pot spaghetti in it tonight to see just how much easier it would be. Of course it was easier, everything seems to be cooked in this all in one pot and it came out perfectly in just 10 minutes! Let us share how you too can make this easy Instant Pot recipe so you can try it too. 😉 (originally published 2/17, affiliate links present)
So yummy right??!! It’s truly a grab your Instant Pot and set, then GO type of recipe.
Put this Instant Pot spaghetti into a cute pasta bowls topped with some parmesan cheese and a side of homemade rolls and you’ve got a great meal!
This is what you’ll need to make our easy Instant Pot Spaghetti
- Ground beef (ground turkey, or the best is to use spicy ground sausage)
- here is how to defrost Instant Pot frozen ground beef
- Spaghetti sauce (1 jar pasta sauce, this is what I usually use)
- or you can make homemade Instant Pot spaghetti sauce
- Spaghetti noodles (this is what I usually use, I use half the box)
- Onion
- Garlic (I use already minced)
- Instant pot or pressure cooker (this is the one I have)
- I HIGHLY suggest you get a non stick pot too!
- If you get an Instant Pot air fryer lid you can melt cheese on the top too!
Optional add ins for this Instant Pot recipe:
- Garlic powder
- Pinch of Italian seasonings
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 c. fresh diced tomatoes
- Just in case you get the burn message displayed on your machine here is how to deglaze your Instant Pot so you can resume cooking.
If you’ve never cooked spaghetti in one pot before it is so much easier than cooking everything separately. I love how the noodles turn out cooked in the sauce too.
Instead of boiling them all on their own you’re just adding some water to the overall mixture so it absorbs it from there.
- You just set Instant Pot to saute
- Add the ground beef and cook the meat until it’s no longer pink
- drain if desired, we buy low saturated fat meat so I don’t bother
- Add your marinara sauce
- Break the spaghetti noodles into 2-3 equal pieces
- Gently submerged into liquid
- Set to high pressure
- Quick release when done
- 15 minutes later (including prep and browning your meat) you have a quick and easy pot of spaghetti!
Which Instant Pot is best?
- I will tell you that I still have and use the “oldest” and first version that came out way back when. It was only $99 then, no fancy preset buttons, and it still works fantastic 3+ years later. You do NOT need the most expensive “fanciest” Duo, Lux, Plus, Ultra or Smart Wifi versions. Of course if you’re techie and have to have “all the things” then go ahead but simple is best in my opinion.
If you love our easy Instant Pot spaghetti you may be looking for more easy pressure cooker recipes:
- Instant Pot stuffed pepper casserole
- Pressure cooker cheesy chicken spaghetti
- Then try our Instant Pot hamburger casserole
- 5 ingredient Instant Pot chili
Now if you want to do a twist on an already favorite dinner recipe you could make Instant Pot taco spaghetti too!!
- The only difference for this one is you’re going to follow our instructions on how to make Instant Pot taco meat.
- Then continue with the same directions below from steps 4 on.
It will give your traditional pressure cooker spaghetti dish a bit of a kick with a ton of flavor, we love both really.
Throw a loaf of the best garlic bread in the oven and top with some parmesan cheese and it’s one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes. You can find many more easy dishes on my site too if you’re looking for another IP meal!
Instant Pot spaghetti is one of our favorite dinners because it is really quick to throw together. I always have the ingredients in my cupboard too.
- This is one of the most popular cheap Instant Pot recipes too. It costs less than $10 to feed 5-6 people which is pretty amazing.
How long does it take to cook spaghetti?
- Using the traditional stovetop method from start to finish including waiting for the water to boil, then the noodles to come to a boil again until tender I would say 20-25 minutes might be accurate.
- This takes closer to 16 minutes which may not be a huge difference in time but there are so many other benefits including:
- The noodles have a lot more flavor because they’re being cooked right in the sauce itself.
- You don’t have to watch the water or test the noodles a few times to ensure they’re tender and done.
- There are less dishes to clean up because all the cooking is done in one pot.
Note: Timing is set to 10 minutes, if you want your noodles more al dente set to 8 minutes instead.
Both of these answer: can you cook pasta in spaghetti sauce?
- Yes!
- Using a pressure cooker is the easiest method using these directions below.
- If using the “old fashioned” stovetop method the instructions are very similar
- just thin our your spaghetti or tomato sauce with water or broth
- bring it to a boil
- add dry spaghetti noodles – I prefer to break them into 3 equal parts so everything is submerged
- cook for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally so pasta doesn’t stick
Can you overcook pasta this way?
Yes if you don’t watch it carefully enough in your pot it can, and noodles will become gummy. It is best to cook until al dente. Using this Instant Pot spaghetti recipe will avoid that as it is timed perfectly.
I hope if you landed here looking for Instant Pot pasta recipes we have helped quite a bit!
If you have a Ninja Foodi you can follow the same instructions below, or use this cheesy Ninja Foodi spaghetti post to guide your way.
Now that you can answer the question of: can you cook spaghetti noodles in a pressure cooker? You may want to try a few others!
- This Instant Pot lasagna soup is comfort food in a bowl with small noodles and WAY easier to make than using traditional wide pasta.
- More 5 ingredient Instant Pot recipes
- Instant Pot cheesy chicken spaghetti has a bit of a kick and tons of flavor.
- You’ve gotta’ try this Instant Pot chicken parmesan casserole, it is amazing.
- Electric pressure cooker beef noodles are on our list to try next.
If you’d like to use your slow cooker you can try our crockpot spaghetti and meatballs recipe too.
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb. spicy sausage is our new favorite instead of ground beef
- 1/4 c onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce (24 oz)
- 2 c water I pour into spaghetti sauce jar once emptied, shake to get remainder of sauce and pour in pot, could use beef broth for even more flavor
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Put Instant Pot on saute.
- Add olive oil, onions, and garlic and cook until onions are softened a bit.
- Add ground beef and cook until pink is gone. Drain grease or leave in, your choice.
- Add jar of spaghetti sauce, water, break noodles into 3rds (sprinkle in so they don't lump together) and push noodles into liquid until they are covered. (do NOT stir)
- Secure lid, close close steam valve and set to 10 minutes (if you want more al dente set for 8-9 minutes).
- Quick release when it beeps, stir and serve. Done!
- ** Do not recommend doubling this recipe as it will not turn out properly. Make two batches separately if you want more.
If you let it sit what little liquid is there will get soaked up by the noodles and thicken a bit too. It stays well inside the Instant Pot for quite some time so even if we are all getting home at different times everyone can enjoy this Instant Pot spaghetti dish.
Krissy Allori says
This was quick easy and I am certain will become a family favorite for sure. Dinner on a budget that is easy and pleases everyone is my cup of tea.
Patty at Spoonabilities says
There is nothing better than a warm, comforting plate of spaghetti! And this is all done in under 10 minutes. Best quick and easy dinner ever!
Noelle says
I love a classic spaghetti recipe and in an instant pot? great idea!!
Cyndy says
I was looking for a quick IP dinner tonight and this is perfect! Thanks for the easy directions!
Anita says
Oh, what a nice way to cook spaghetti directly in the sauce. No need to cook the spaghetti and the sauce in two separate pots. 🙂
The Typical Mom says
I know, it was a game changer for us too
Hal says
Delicious! Used water in place of beef stock, and it was still amazing. Added some shredded mozzarella and parmesan on top and some garlic toast as well. Thanks for the great recipie!
Jack says
That’s ana amazing recipe that you have shared with us. I like the way you prepare this pot spaghetti.
Brittany says
I have used this recipe a minimum of 10 times!!! My 2 year old request spaghetti frequently and this is the only way I make it!
I also love slicing up smoked sausage and using it in place of the beef.
The Typical Mom says
Great add in!
Pat Novinger says
is there any way to decrease the potassium? Just been diagnosed with stage 4
ckd and have to severely limit potassium and phosphates.
The Typical Mom says
Not sure, the recipe card calculates the nutrition info.
Nancy says
This recipe is great. I love cooking the noodles in the sauce. I used beef broth instead of the water. Next time, I think I will use a little red wine with the beef broth. Just make sure you get all the noodles in the sauce before you close the lid otherwise you will get a big lump of stuck together pasta (I learned that the hard way)
The Typical Mom says
Very true
wilhelmina says
This is going in our dinner rotation, for sure!
The Typical Mom says
OH good!
Nellie Tracy says
I am all about easy and delicious recipes! This hits both!
Tonya says
Made tonight, my second recipe using my instant pot, so I’m still a newbie… But turned out perfect! Thank you for an easy to follow recipe that tastes great ! I used regular noodles, but have you tried gluten free ones ? Or any one else tried ?
MoenDaGrass says
This recipe kinda blows, TBH. Ground beef, sliced pepperoni, celery, carrots, bell pepper, onions all get sautéed together; Do NOT drain. Add 4c of whatever tomato sauce/concoction you have on hand and maybe even a can of diced tomatoes with some garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, pepper, Tony Cacheres (amazing stuff), and some red pepper flakes, stir add 2c of water, stir…. HP for 3 mins then QR. Slap some noodles on top; Yes, you have to break them in half. HP for 4 mins for angel hair, HP for 6 mins for actual spaghetti noodles. “Redneck Sketti” is a thing – – – And the only difference between this and goulash is the amount of water (doubled) and the variety of pasta (elbow noodles). If you’re on a budget, make a giant vat of sauce to add water to-to have different varieties.
Not all of us live close to a grocery store and most of us are not made of money, hence the reason we are cooking for our families – – – This was the first Bing result for “IP Spaghetti” and I had to chime in.
Happy cooking and healthy families to all yall!
Stephanie says
I used gluten free noodles and it turned out great!
The Typical Mom says
Thanks for the note!
Bri says
I’m super new to using a crockpot and I just got mine but it only has 3 option high low and warm. Do I use warm for salute? Im super excited to try this out!!?
The Typical Mom says
Do you mean a Crockpot Express?? This recipe is for an electric pressure cooker.
Amanda says
Just got an Instant Pot for Christmas and decided to make this as our first meal! I will admit I didn’t read your comment about not doubling the recipe until after I had already started the pot and it made me nervous it was going to be ruined but it turned out PERFECT! My husband has already told me 3 times how incredible it is. Huge success! Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
OH Yeah!!! If yours is an 8 qt. it should be fine, mine is a smaller 6 qt. but so glad it was a hit!!
Amanda says
Mine is a 6 qt as well and held the doubled recipe perfectly and everything was cooked just right! I am actually making it again this week because my husband has already requested it again. 🙂
Not sure who the other Amanda is that is commenting on my comment! That wasn’t me! I am beyond happy with this recipe and followed it exactly even with doubling it and it all turned out fantastic!
Thank You Again!
The Typical Mom says
Good to know it’s perfect doubled in the 6 qt too, I use my 8 qt when doubling but glad you shared and loved it.
Megan says
So once you secure the lid, what are you setting it on for 10 mins? Do we leave it on sauté for the 10 mins?
The Typical Mom says
Pressure high for 10 minutes then do a quick release. You are only using saute button to cook the meat initially.
Meme says
Did you change the cook time ?
Martin Albert Courtney says
I have used a full pound of pasta and have never had a problem with it in my 6qt Duo. I love the simplicity of the recipe. If you use 1lb pasta, just add a pasta jar full of water. I cook for half the time on the box. Always al-dente. Thank you!
Amanda says
So if it says 10-12 minutes how long do u put it on for? 5 or 6?
The Typical Mom says
10-12 minutes for what? Recipe states 10 minutes on high.
Jules says
It says nothing about HIGH, just days set it???
The Typical Mom says
Just days set, I don’t understand. It does specify high and the time.
Suzy says
just bought an instant pot! Can’t wait to try this.
Nellie Tracy says
This looks absolutely delicious! Love how simple this is!
The Typical Mom says
Yes, the simplest.
Lisa says
This says sauté for the hamburger but are u to use that as well when cooking? New to the instant pot! Thanks ?
The Typical Mom says
Yes, first put your meat in and press the button on your IP that says saute. Then cook until the meat is no longer pink and turn the pot off, then follow other instructions to add everything else and cook everything together.
Ashley says
Do you steam it for 10 minutes or pressure cook it?
The Typical Mom says
Pressure high.
Kat says
I just got an IP last month and made this recipe for my first meal. It turned out wonderful. However, some of the noodles were stuck together in clumps. 🙁 Have no clue why or what I should do different for the next time).
J says
Ur suppose to not put them all together u got to crisscross them kinda so they dont stick
Leah says
I use this recipe every time I make spaghetti now, thank you!
In case anyone wants to know, sometimes I use a 14 ounce bag of frozen meatballs instead of ground beef, and it works perfectly. I just saute my onions and garlic, and then I add the frozen meatballs when I add the sauce and water.
Ann says
Thanks that is what I was looking for!! Have made this so many times really good but need to use frozen meatballs this time— thank u thank u!!!
Terry says
I made this for dinner last night…followed the recipe exactly and unfortunately it was more like spaghetti soup…way too much sauce…looked nothing like your picture…it was delicious and I will make it again, but not sure what the problem was?…thanks
The Typical Mom says
A few reasons: If you didn’t add exactly 1/2 a box of noodles it will be looser. If you didn’t let it sit for about 5 minutes after taking the lid off it will be more watery, it thickens quite a bit when it sits. Lastly, “too much sauce” is subjective so you may prefer less so I suggest adding a bit less water next time.
robert weir says
I haven’t tried this yet because I stocked up on some thin spaghetti a few weeks ago before I bought my instant pot. The cooking times on the packages for stove top cooking are 6, 5, and 3 minutes. I haven’t found any information about adjusting the cooking times for thinner types of spaghetti. Can anyone help? Thanks
B says
I use Spaghettini, which is thinner than Spaghetti, at the same cooking times; works just fine for me.
marleyspoonvoucher says
great jar normal size box
Rhonda says
Could I use frozen ground beef? If yes, what do I adjust the cooking time to?
Julie says
I did frozen too, you have to thaw oh High for 30 mins, then brown on sauté, then proceed
The Typical Mom says
There is a link to how you defrost ground beef in this post. It is 20 min, not 30.
Smithkin says
Why do you not recommend doubling it? What happens with it? My kids eat a lot and I don’t think one batch would work but don’t really want to make it into two batches.
Kwanesia Bass says
I used 1 cup water + 1 extra jar of sauce to avoid it being watery. I also used pot size noodles and it was perfect.
Rick Stauffer says
Made this last night using whole wheat spaghetti (more like 11 oz) and ground turkey (Mighty Spark brand). Followed the recipe with everything else, and wss blown away by the fantastic taste and texture. For the two of us, this is 3 to 4 good meals. Love this recipe. Oh, I did add some green pepper to the pot, as I had a small fresh one from a neighbor.
Jules says
I have the instant pot and when I put it in manual, it will not let me put it on high… it even says in the user manual that the adjust option to change it to less, normal or more will not work in manual mode… any insight to this?
The Typical Mom says
Only older versions have the manual button, mine has it. You press manual, then pressure, then the pressure button again to change from high to low pressure. It is the pressure button that adjusts it but on older versions you have to press manual first, then pressure.
Fiona says
So on newer ones id press pressure set to low and cook for 10 minutes?
Laurie says
I modified this recipe to use our home canned tomatoes and oven roasted tomato sauce with garlic and basil. Instead of the jarred spaghetti sauce and water, I used 1 cup beef broth, 1 pint home canned tomatoes, and 1 pint home made tomato sauce. Added 1.5 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. So good! Thanks!
The Typical Mom says
Glad you found your own way using these basic instructions and loved it too.
Elizabeth says
I love this recipe but it always burns for me. We are vegetarians so I don’t use meat. Should I add something to make up for that?
The Typical Mom says
Maybe put slices of onions and bell pepper at the bottom if you like that.
Emily says
Have you thought about chopped, sauted meaty pieces of portobello mushrooms? That might pump up the volume a bit for you!
Becca Coffelt says
Made this tonight. Was really good but needed some salt. I reduced time to 9 minutes and think next time I will go 8 minutes as I really like my noodles a little more firm. Very impressed as this is only my 3rd time cooking in my Insta Pot.
Kirstin says
Mine is a bit watery. Maybe my box didn’t have quite 8oz left, but it’s still pretty watery for what I’m used to with spaghetti. Any advice?
The Typical Mom says
If you didn’t have enough noodles that would make it watery, that term is somewhat subjective though. You could add a bit less water but you do need that liquid to reach pressure and not trigger the burn function. I’d just add a bit more noodles next time.
Donett says
Tried this tonight an it worked great, Do you have a lasagna recipe ?
The Typical Mom says
I make IP lasagna casserole…way easier to make with the same great taste. https://temeculablogs.com/pressure-cooker-lasagna-casserole/
Albe says
found this recipe today 7/10/18 and made it 30 mins. later.
used 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck & Radiatore pasta. came out perfect!
thanx for posting.
The Typical Mom says
Yes!!
Amanda says
It was delicious and a hit with my boys! I used GF brown rice speghetti and it turned out a little mushy (but it still had good flavor and was delicious). I will definitely make it with regular or whole wheat speghetti next time:).
Jen Cooper says
Do these ingredients and measurements work for whole wheat spaghetti.
The Typical Mom says
I haven’t used whole wheat
Cheri says
I just made this using 8 oz of whole wheat linguine and it turned out well for me.
kawman says
I have made this numerous times exactly as the recipe states and it has ALWAYS turned out absolutely delicious !!! This is now a staple in our house ! Thank you for providing us with wonderful recipes !
Lisa says
Thank you! This is fantastic! So incredibly easy to make, no problems at all. I made it for my parents and they loved it. This is impressive considering my mom’s meatball and spaghetti is legendary. I made a second pot for meal prep for the week. Both times it came out perfectly. No burn warnings etc. super simple and so tasty! Thanks!
Julie says
This is the third time I have made this but I don’t use meat. I put olive oil on the bottom of the insert, two cups of water, 8oz spaghetti and one 24 oz jar of sauce and I ALWAYS get the burn notice. What am I doing wrong? Should I do low pressure instead of high pressure? I get the burn notice before or right when it comes to pressure. TIA
Allison says
You get the burn notice because you don’t have the meat at the bottom. Consider putting something else at the bottom to prevent that from happening in the future. If you dont want meat in your spaghetti then you can add a layer of mushrooms or other vegetables to the pot too. That added layer helps keep the spaghetti noodles from burning at the bottom and triggering the burn notice.
Robin says
This recipe was delicious but I did have trouble with the burn setting. Is there a trick to how to order the ingredients so I don’t get this message? It seems the sauce burned, not the spaghetti…. My solution was to finish cooking in a pot for another few minutes and it tasted great.
The Typical Mom says
Haven’t had anyone else report this. An important step to make sure burn doesn’t occur is to make sure to turn your IP off completely after cooking the meat and let it rest for several minutes before starting it again with all the other ingredients. Also scrape the bottom of the pot after meat is done before turning back on for final steps.
Ron says
Deglaze the pot is the missing step to prevent burn message.
Amy V says
I have made this recipe exactly as listed about a dozen times and never had a burn message. Did you remember to add 2 cups of water?
The Typical Mom says
Glad you’ve had success each time, it’s one of our go to recipes.
Peggy says
I’ve heard that if you put the tomatoes in last and don’t stir it in until after cooking you can avoid the burn. It’s because it is thick with a high sugar content that cases the burning.
June says
I make the spaghetti recipe quite a bit like yours.
Saute the sausage meat (may add a little oil if lean meat) (I make my own sausage meat (half ground turkey, half ground pork with the seasonings), if little fat, leave it. While this is cooking, prepare the sauce.
In separate med-large pyrex bowl, mix 24 oz bottle spaghetti sauce with (1) 14 oz. can stewed tomatoes (don’t drain it), 1/2 can water, add oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder. Use an immersion blender to pulverize the tomatoes into a smoother sauce.
Meat is cooked, (having the saute still on saves coming to pressure time cause the pan is hot) Break noodles in half (use 8 oz, it is a half pkg of 16 oz noodles), criss-cross the spaghetti noodles over the meat to prevent clumping- sticking noodles.
Pour over the noodles and meat. Close lock lid, close vent, Press manual, (make sure it is on pressure) 10 minutes, quick release, stir.
Kelly says
I’ve made this twice and it’s turned out perfect both times! Was wondering if you’ve ever tried beef broth instead of the 2 cups of water for even more flavor? I think the water may dilute the taste of the sauce somewhat. Otherwise, it’s my new way to make spaghetti!!
The Typical Mom says
You totally could!
Erika says
I found this recipe a couple months ago and now it’s something we make at least once a week. We use beef broth every time and it’s very tasty!
The Typical Mom says
OH Yeah!!!
Colleen M Wells says
I doubled this recipe in the 8 quart and it came out perfect!
The Typical Mom says
So glad!!
Anna says
Why does BURN keep flashing?
Ron says
Deglaze the pot is the missing step to prevent burn message.
Brittany says
How long did you cook for when the recipe is doubled?
Mary says
This is very good, I just got the instapot a few days ago. A bit confused though. I followed the directions, set of for ten minutes, about 10 mins later I heard the beep, was all excited, but then the 10 minutes showed up and started counting down? Does this mean the actual “10 mins” does not start til then? It is just getting up to pressure during the first 10 mins? (I am making it again now, don’t know how to make anything else ?)
The Typical Mom says
Yes it is 10 minute cook time, it takes a bit to warm up.
Dunah says
Yes, the 10 minutes starts after the Pot is pressurized. That takes a bit of time.
Kenneth Grant says
Heyyy, I really wanna try this out but have few questions, one can I use poultry in this recipe, second can I add few veges in this too. Will be making it on family dinner on sunday please reply before that.
Sally says
I just tried this with 4 bonelss skinless chicken thighs and it turned out great. Also added a little red wine and a can of mushrooms with liquid.
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!!
Kevin says
worked really good for me, though I found it a bit bland, next time I will put in a can of diced tomatos too and a couple table spoons tomato paste. Maybe some chili powder for some zing…..
Patti says
Try adding a good amount of sherry to this. You will love it.
Debbie says
Made this for the first time . I will defiantly make again . So easy . Yummy ?
The Typical Mom says
OH good!!
JB says
Very good. We made this tonight for the first time. We will make this again. No issues. Thanks for sharing.
Amy says
I have made this twice now and both times the noodles clumped together??
The Typical Mom says
Make sure you aren’t stirring it together and you break the spaghetti noodles before putting in. You might try a different smaller noodle next time like penne or rotini.
Anne says
I made this tonight and it was very good! I used a jar of Vodka Sauce and a can of drained roasted tomatoes. I also used a pound of ground turkey and a pound of ground beef. The 8 ounces of noodles the recipe calls for was more than enough. I followed the rest of the recipe verbatim. There is no need to increase the cooking time when using two pounds of meet vs one (as mentioned in the directions). Very good! Feel free to add extras like mushrooms or peppers 🙂 yummy!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Todd B says
This is the 2nd meal I’ve made in my IP, it seems like everything I cook needs sale, but it’s always very tasty. This was very good, the only thing I did different was I did stir the noodles in and very few clumped together.
Donna says
I have tried this twice and can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. I follow the directions, I put it on manual and set the time to 10 but the time never counts down and what should have taken 10 minutes ended up taking about an hour. What am I doing wrong? Getting very frustrated with it.
The Typical Mom says
You need to press manual, then press pressure and make sure the high light is on. If the light is on low press the pressure button again and it will switch to high.
Donna says
I don’t have a pressure button. All I have is manual.
Miriam says
I am a new Instant Pot user and discovered a couple of things very quickly.
1. If your pot is not coming to pressure, make sure the vent is set to the seal position. What will happen is that the pot will actually vent until it comes to pressure, at which point the pin will rise, and the pot will remain sealed at pressure and cook.
2. Also, check to make sure the lid has been seated properly and that your gasket is installed and pushed in completely. Otherwise, it cannot come to pressure. Once you place the lid on the pot, make sure you have turned it completely clockwise so that it will not turn to close anymore.
3. Any time you use the pot in the sauté mode, DO NOT PUT THE COVER ON IT. It will make the seal, the rubber gasket under the lid, get wet. You must dry the underside of the lid and the gasket completely before setting the pot to use the pressure again. If this is wet, it cannot seal and the pot will not come to pressure.
4. When you finish sautéing, make sure you hit the cancel button when you are done sautéing. Then you can reset the pot to the pressure/manual mode.
5. Some pressure say “manual” and some say “pressure” setting. They are both the same thing.
Hope this helps some of you.
Lindsay says
So mine is sticking horribly to the bottom and keeps saying “burn”!! What am I doing wrong???
The Typical Mom says
Make sure you do NOT stir as it states in the recipe. Leave meat in a layer on the bottom, add all other ingredients on top of that and gently push noodles down to submerge. Do not stir.
Shannon says
I have a stainless steel insert and I ALWAYS use a non stick spray before cooking in it…Just a light mist so nothing sticks and clean up is simple.
Pam says
Recipe was great! If I would do anything different I would reduce cooking and try 9 minutes. Portion size good for two people and still some leftovers!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Kristin Bickle says
I used 16 oz of spaghetti…and my IP never pressurized…do you think that’s why? I didn’t read the recipe close enough. instead of hamburger, I breaded chicken and turned this into chicken parm. besides the clumping, undercooked noodles, flavor was amazing!
Lindsey says
So easy! So good! Thank you!
I added mushrooms and some chile peppers.
Dianne says
I was confused about the amount of water. Could you please specify amount. The noodles stuck together.
The Typical Mom says
Says in the recipe, 2c. Two cups. Very few of my noodles stuck together and came apart when served.
Judy says
I noticed the water was listed in the ingredients, but not in the directions. I assume you add it with the sauce. Sounds delicious.
Donna says
I just got this pot for Christmas and was wanting to try something simple. My question is, do you brown the ground beef before putting it in the pot? I am confused.
Misty says
Donna, I am making spaghetti in the IP right now, and I did brown the meat on the “sauté” setting before adding the other ingredients.
The Typical Mom says
Yes you use saute function to brown the meat just as you would in a pan on the stovetop.
Andrew says
Did anyone experience the “burn” alarm when making this?
Caren Kewer says
That seems to be when something is sticking. I had it say that but nothing was truly burning…just sticking and would have burned to the bottom. I was wondering if you have to use the lid when using saute. “Burning” seems to happen when I don’t have enough liquid.
Paula says
Make sure you scrape the bottom of the pot and get all the little tidbits which get stuck after sauteing. Not only are these excellent flavor bites but that helps eliminate the burn notice.
Jessie says
Ive had it go off before if you dont let it cool a little when you switch from saute to pressure cook
Denise says
I made this tonight, I have an 8qt DUO that I just got for Christmas. It was fabulous! I used a bit more meat and sauce, and same spaghetti (whole wheat). Yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Sheila says
So to layer in the pot first cooked beef with the onions and garlic, then the sauce, then the water then the noodles??? In that order?
Michelle Pavsner says
I put the noodles first and then pour the water over them.. I added a bit of red wine too?
Michelle Pavsner says
I put the noodles first and then poured the water over them.. it says to then just push the noodles down into liquid- not stir.. I added a bit of red wine too?
Michael says
Love this! Turnout out perfect for my first IP cook. Thanks!! will def make again.
The Typical Mom says
Good!!
Kari says
It looks like you only put one cup of water in on the video…
Mama Misa says
not impressed. I followed the recipe to the T and the spaghetti turned out undercooked and stuck together into thick pieces of noodles. This is not my first time making pasta, just first time following this recipe. Unfortunately, this recipe is not a keeper for me 🙁
Crystal says
I had the same problem following a similar spaghetti recipe. Now I use “spiral” noodles, instead of the spaghetti noodles and I don’t have the problem of them sticking together anymore. Might be something to try if you don’t mind a different noodle type 🙂
Shygirl2017 says
This recipe is so delicious and easy! I have made it several times as written without modifications. The leftovers heat up very well too.
The Typical Mom says
OH good!!
Joey says
We made this tonight…our very first IP meal and it turned out perfect and delicious!!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!! ?
The Typical Mom says
OH good!!
Lauri says
Can you add more sauce in place of water?
Erin says
No. You’d need he water to cook the pasta and you need liquid to help the pot come to pressure.
Shannon says
You can use broth I place of the water….?
Patti says
You can use a paper towel to absorb the grease from the meat. Just stir it around in th pot after it’s browned, then toss the paper towel. Saves having to drain.
The Typical Mom says
Yes you could do that too.
margaret stoker says
just made this in my 3 quart pot using half the ingredients and it was perfect.
The Typical Mom says
Awesome, good to know…that is my next purchase.
Kristen says
Does the instant pot usually preheat for apx. 10 minutes before the timer shows up and it starts pressure cooking for 10 minutes?
R Bab says
Yep, then 10 minutes you set is the amount of time it will cook AFTER it pressurizes. This can take 5 to 20 mins usually. Using the sauté function as a preheating method can cut down on the amount of time to come to pressure.
Kelly says
This was my very first attempt at an Instant Pot recipe and I have to say it was sooooo easy and turned out great! Next time I might do half sausage and half ground beef, but I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out exactly as written.
Stephanie says
First, thank you for posting this recipe. I have made it several times and always comes out yummy. I double the recipe, but I use an eight quart Instant Pot and bump the cook time up a minute. ?
Karen says
Thanks for posting this! I was wondering if I could double with and 8 qt pot. Made this recipe tonight for just the two of us – but definitely with need to double it when the grandsons come to visit.
The Typical Mom says
Just make sure you don’t fill past 3/4 mark inside pot.
Deb says
Just got an IP. I saw this recipe and thought it looked simple enough for a newbie. I had everything at home except the pasta. Sent my husband to the store for spaghetti. He came home with linguini so I decide to wing it. I followed your recipe exactly, except for time. Took two rounds of cooking with a total time of 16 minutes for al dente. Great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.
The Typical Mom says
OH Yeah!!
Arlene Ball says
Can I cut the recipe in half? Will the cooking time be the same?
Ronnie says
If you click on the number of servings (6), you can change it to suit how many servings you want; for instance, I changed it to 12 servings because we feed our adult kids and their significant others a couple times a month for family dinners.
Donna says
Do you change the settings on the instant pot? I don’t understand? Newbie
Heather says
Don’t question the recipe. Done exactly as it’s written, it’s absolutely perfect! Loved it.
Cha says
WHat will be the cooking time if frozen ground beef/turkey is used?
Cha says
haha. i asked prematurely before watching the video. never mind, i saw that you used frozen ground meat. thanks.
Jill Elliott says
I am an Instant Pot newbie and have already made your spaghetti 3-4 times. It is unbelievably easy and delicious. It has definitely become a staple in my household. I use thin spaghetti because I like a thinner noodle, but the cooking time still works. I love your recipes and look forward to trying more. Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!!!
Cd says
How much per serving?
The Typical Mom says
I put how many servings approx it feeds so you’d need to split by that many.
Donna says
Can I use this recipes and use a whole spaghetti box? Well it come out good?
Alyssa says
What about draining out the fat after browning the meat?
The Typical Mom says
It is up to you, I usually do.
lauren says
can i do this in 3 qt instant pot or do i need to change measurements?
Patti says
How much cook time if I use angel hair pasta?
The Typical Mom says
Maybe 7 minutes instead of 10
Sue the newbie says
Brand new to the IP and feel like I’m finally coming into my own with just regular cooking. So stupid question. There are just two of us. If I cut the recipe – or any other recipe – in half are there any other adjustments I need to make? Is it possible to just half everything? If I do half everything how does this effect the cooking time? Or does it not matter? Any guidance is VERY much appreciated! Thank you!
Jen says
Do you drain the fat from the meat? Would love to try this but don’t like the idea of keeping all the fat in there…
The Typical Mom says
If I buy very lean ground beef I don’t bother but other times I do, it is totally up to you. Either way it is our go to meal.
Helen says
New to IP. This was our second meal and we loved how easy it was. Made it in our RV where space is limited. No problem! Used our 6 quarter. This dish was fantastic!!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!! Always thought IPs would be a perfect way to cook in an rv!
Reshel says
Just unboxed my Instant Pot and this was the first recipe I found. Tried and my boys raved! Perfect dinner and now I’m inspired to use the IP every night! Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
OH yeah!! So glad…have a ton more here for you: https://temeculablogs.com/instant-pot-recipes/
Imogen says
I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out wonderfully! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was lovely consistency. I have a 12 month old and a 6 week old, it is so easy to pop everything together and tend to the babies while dinner cooks. Thank you so much for this yummy and super easy recipe! 🙂
Toby Byrd says
I made this the other night. It was so good I just had to come back and leave a comment. I LOVED the one pot cleanup! I used ground turkey because it was on sale and you’d never have known the difference. The only thing I did different is I put about half of the jar of sauce on the browned meat then spread out the broken spaghetti on top of that, then added the rest of the sauce and water. Wonderful, wonderful!
Thank you!
Theresa Frizziola says
For those who were asking, I doubled this recipe in my 8 quart and it came out absolutely perfect!! I doubled all ingredients–I actually used half ground beef, half ground sausage–highly recommend. Same 10 minute cooking time. Delicious–a definite keeper!!
Marla says
Perfect. Making this tonight and I have the 8 qt and will get sausage
Meredith says
Does this recipe really work well doubled for the 8qt cooker? Do you have to cook it longer? I really want a larger batch but I’m afraid to try…
The Typical Mom says
Others have said you can double in 8qt without any adjustments, I just have a 6qt myself.
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!!
Theresa Frizziola says
It was perfect doubled! No time adjustment needed.
Missy says
In the 6 or the 8 qt?
The Typical Mom says
I only have a 6 qt.
Kelly says
What size do you have… 6 or 8qt?
I have a 6qt and I don’t understand why it wouldn’t work in a 6qt as it does in a 8qt.
The Typical Mom says
All I have is a 6 qt., not an 8. It would work the same in either one.
Allison says
Awesome!! I need double and was worried but I have the 8 qt. So I’m going for it. Thanks!!
Jessie says
Doing this now myself!
Lil says
Cant wait to try this recipe! Just curious-what kind of sauce do you use with this recipe? Im trying out different sauces currently=)
The Typical Mom says
Whatever is on sale. LOL
Regina says
New to this IP and trying this recipe. Set the manual button, timer would not set. Think I am doing something wrong. Also, Isthe IP to build up pressure?
Thank you
The Typical Mom says
Press manual. Then pressure. Then – or + to adjust time. Close steam valve. Will cook then.
Lyndsi says
Does it normally take 10 minutes to heat up on manual before the 10 minutes starts to count down?
Robyn says
This recipe is amazing!! It’s easy and delicious! We loved it, thanks for sharing, love the video and the photos!
The Typical Mom says
Yeah!! Glad you love it too.
Shauna says
Can this be made in a crock pot?
Scott says
Do you strain the grease off?
Ellie says
I would. I would take out the pot and drain the fat off and then add the rest of the ingredients. I’ve seen another Instant Pot chef do this too.
Tone says
Delicious. I started off knowing that I had 1 lb. Of ground beef. Then, realized that I just happened to have the rest of the ingredients. So easy, fast, and yummy. I substituted chicken stock for the water and used small shell pasta instead of spaghetti. My new go-to spaghetti recipe.
Janice Binford says
I just bought an Instant Pot 3 qt.. would I follow this recipe exactly if making in the 3 qt??
The Typical Mom says
This was made in my 6 qt. so I would cut the recipe in half.
Janet says
I made some modifications but the core recipe is perfect. I used ground turkey, Trader Joe’s Lentil Penne Pasta and vodka sauce. I served with chopped, home grown basil mixed in at the end and red pepper flakes along with fresh grated parmesean. Will def make again! So quick, easy and delicious. Next time I’ll include sliced mushrooms.
Shayna says
How many oz is a jar of sauce? We get our sauce at Costco in a huge jar, so not sure how much to use. THmanks.
The Typical Mom says
Says in recipe card, 24 oz is what I use.
Sara says
I am very new to this. How long and how do you cook the beef. I am on my 3 time of turning it back on.
The Typical Mom says
Press saute button and add your meat with a little olive oil. Cook until brown. Press button to turn off. Add rest of ingredients as instructions state and then press the manual, then pressure, then high, then the number of minutes you want using the plus and negative buttons on the machine. Hope that helps.
Aaron says
How long (in minutes) does it take for you to brown the beef? I have exactly the same InstantPot and plan to use exactly the same recipe.
The Typical Mom says
Maybe 5 minutes, probably a bit less.
Alicia says
I am a newbie and made a newbie mistake. I used the 12oz box of spaghetti and had gone too far before I realized it. It still tasted good, but there was a lot of noodles stuck in clumps. How do I avoid this. I made sure they were all pushed down , but I’m guessing it might have worked better with the right amount of noodles.
The Typical Mom says
Yes, it works great with the above measurements.
Leah says
I doubled the recipe to feed my family of 8. Noodles are not cooked. Put them back in for another 5 minutes. Mush. UGH!
The Typical Mom says
Not recommended to double this or any other recipe that then fills the pot much more than halfway full, it doesn’t cook properly.
Teresa says
Hi! I’m an IP newbie. I’m also a newbie cook. Since I’m only cooking for two, may I freeze the leftovers? I did some research and it stated to freeze the pasta and the sauce separately. However since this recipe cooks it together, I wasn’t sure how to handle. Thank you in advance!
The Typical Mom says
I haven’t frozen it yet but I would guess that it would freeze well in a freezer bag or small freezer safe plastic containers.
Kim says
I am going to try this tonight. I was planning to put a 45 oz jar of sauce and 16 oz of pasta. How much water should I put in it? I have an 8 qt pot.
Jacquie says
THANKS!! Just got my IP a couple of days ago!! We had Chicken and Dumplings last night and it turned out perfect!! This spaghetti will be dinner tonight!!
The Typical Mom says
OH yeah!! Adding new ones each week too so check back in. 😉
Kirsten says
Can a double batch be made in the six qt pot?
The Typical Mom says
No it will not cook properly doubled.
Lynette says
Followed the directions but omitted the onion because I didn’t have any on hand and the spaghetti turned out absolutely perfectly! Gone are the days of using multiple pots and pans just to make this dish! Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!!
Liza Yasumatsu says
This my favorite way to make spaghetti since I bought the IP! I use italian seasoned ground turkey, added mushrooms and green bell pepper…perfect, fast and easy. Thank you for your recipe.
Patty says
Which size fits most recipes? 8 or 6 qt? I bought the 8 and now fear it’s too much to large and may overcook the items. It is this true?
The Typical Mom says
I have the 6 qt., don’t think an 8 will overcook them but may need to decrease time a min.
Stacey says
I made this in the 8 qt and it turned out fine.
The Typical Mom says
Perfect!
Lisa says
Actually the 8qt is what I used tonight and my noodles are still not done after 20 min. Ugh
The Typical Mom says
There’s no way noodles wouldn’t be done after even 5 minutes. Either you didn’t submerge them in the liquid or it sounds more like the seal inside isn’t in properly so it isn’t even reaching pressure.
Vannessa says
I have a pressure cooker but irs not instant pot brand. Will it work?
The Typical Mom says
Yes, though you may not have a saute function so just brown your meat on the stovetop first.
Kristin says
This was SO good! The only way I will make spaghetti from now on. It did take a bit longer to cook the meat-maybe I misinterpreted and didn’t need to fully cook? Regardless, it was delicious and definitely a keeper!
DEE Ann Howell says
I’m glad to see your message and know it’s good. I want to make this tomorrow. ?
Caroline says
Great recipe! I’ve also tried several of your others and have been really enjoying them. Thanks so much!
The Typical Mom says
OH Good, so glad I could help.
Marlene @ Life with Mar says
Thanks for the great recipe! So I was super skeptical about this and am new to the instant pot, but it was pretty good. I added a few mushrooms and the sauce turned out a little more watery than I would like, but overall it was pretty good. I used half a box of noodles so maybe I just need to add a pinch more next time? The noodles clumped a bit but were easy to separate.
Tom says
I tried this tonight and the flavor was great, however, either I added a bit to much spaghetti or I needed more than 2 cups of water or more sauce. Some of the spaghetti was stuck together and uncooked. I did this in our 8qt Instant Pot.
The Typical Mom says
You may have added too much pasta, ours may have just a few small pcs sticking together but nothing more than that and never uncooked.
Abra Berkson says
So, if I want to add 16 oz of pasta, how would I change the water and timing?
Thanks ?
William Bushnell says
Did the noodles make the dish come out weird because the noodles were not boiled as usual? I imagine that it would come out like crazy icky or something.
The Typical Mom says
Many have reported that it is their favorite way to cook spaghetti now, no it’s quite delicious.
William says
So I made this tonight and it didn’t come out perfectly but I know where I went wrong. My biggest worry was the pasta coming out like a ball of weird glob and over starchy but it didn’t. Next time I will follow it exactly and not deviate from the recipe. What did I do? Well no spaghetti in the pantry but I had linguini. I went over a little bit on the ground beef and a little bit over on the sauce. I was trying to compensate for the thicker pasta. Anyway the noodles came out al dente and stuck together a bit. I stirred it up and broke up the pasta that stuck together. Over all pretty good! undercooked pasta is way better than overcooked pasta any day.. I will make it again.
The Typical Mom says
Yes those noodles are probably a bit too thick.
Stephanie Nanouski Thompson says
i’ve just got my new IP and was browsing recipes. my first question, i usually make my own sauce, could i use it instead of jarred sauce? also, browning the ground beef, no mention of draining it….is this what i’m reading?
The Typical Mom says
Yes of course, use your own sauce. You can drain or not it is your preference, I usually buy very low fat meat so there’s no need to drain.
Jamie says
I brown my meat first and drain it and then add the onion and garlic. Otherwise, when you drain, you loose a lot of onion and garlic flavor.
Dawn says
I can’t wait to try this!
Kim says
Would 16 oz of spaghetti need 2 jars of sauce?
Allison Truman says
If I want to serve 8 people and want to make a double batch of what your recipe, should I adjust the time or water amounts? Or should I use the same amounts you have and cook it twice?
DeAnna says
I’ve made this now three times exactly as written. My husband declared we are never to make spaghetti any other way! This recipe is a complete hit in our home! Thank you!!
The Typical Mom says
OH yeah!!! So glad it’s worked so well for you.
Nancy says
Can you use a different pasta shape like bow tie or fusilli?
The Typical Mom says
Of course, the smaller the pasta the softer they will be so if they are really small I would not cook as long.
Gina says
Do you standard #8 pasta or can you use angel hair?
The Typical Mom says
If you used angel hair I would not cook as long since they are thinner and you wouldn’t want to overcook them.
Jen says
Can this be done without sauce? If you want to cook just the spaghetti, what would you recommend? Thanks
The Typical Mom says
If you just want to cook noodles I cook at manual, pressure, high for 2-3 minutes depending on how soft you want them. Adding 2 cups rigatoni or other types I use 8 cups water. Slow release.
andrea says
so good, quick and easy! Thanks 🙂
The Typical Mom says
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Mary Howard says
I have the 8qt. I doubled all ingredients exactly, using whole wheat pasta. Didnt change the time at all (did high 10 mins, then QR). It’s PERFECT!
The Typical Mom says
Oh good I am glad that worked well too!
Karen says
Hi, did you double the water as well?
Annie says
Can the pasta be left unbroken?
The Typical Mom says
It just won’t fit unless it is broken maybe once.
JuicerBeets says
Thank you!!!!!!! I am always looking for easy and yummy Instant Pot recipes.
Mary Rogers says
Would gluten-free pasta work with this recipe?
The Typical Mom says
I haven’t tried but don’t see why not, times may have to be adjusted if that takes longer.
Marilyn says
I’m gluten free & always use Sam Mills corn pasta from Romania. The taste & texture are great & you can get it on Amazon or at Walmart. I’ve been using a 6-qt pressure cooker up until this week when I got a 3-qt Instant Pot. (I’m determined to learn to cook for 2, not 20!) I’ll be trying this recipe this week in the 3-qt & will let you all know how it went. Also, I’m very willing to share my recipes for lasagna & for my 8-minute mac & cheese if you want.
Julie Lowry says
I am also gluten free, dairy free also. I would love your recipes you’ve tried that are gf. I have been gf since 1996 but dairy free for 2 years. I can still make all my usual cakes, cookies , and other food, I have had to just adjust things to dairy free. Thanks
Laura says
How much liquid would you use if you cooked the whole box of spaghetti?
The Typical Mom says
I don’t think I would double it. You may overfill the pot and that wouldn’t be good, would just make 2 pots of it.
Jenille says
I cooked a 16oz spaghetti box with 2 jars sauce and 4 cups water in my 8qt IP.
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Gary says
To keep the pasta from sticking on the bottom, leave the ground beef or meatballs on the bottom. Do not stir them in. This creates a layer under the pasta so it doesn’t stick.
The Typical Mom says
Yes that is what I do
Kyle says
It was really great for my second meal prepared in my cooker!! I liked the sausage and added a can of mushrooms. I will try the double batch next time. Thanks!!
The Typical Mom says
So glad, we love using sausage too.
Rose says
The only thing I did different was to drain the ground beef after cooking and then add the minced garlic. I used Newman’s Own Sockarooni Sauce. It was so easy, I would definitely make this again.
The Typical Mom says
Awesome!
Susan says
The instructions were spot on. This was very easy. It saved time and I only had one pot to clean! It was very tasty, but I will say this….If you like your spaghetti saucey, this is not the recipe for you. I personally think sopping up the sauce with garlic bread is mandatory. I would use this recipe again if I needed something in a hurry. Thanks! I look forward to trying more of your recipes.
The Typical Mom says
You can easily increase the amount of sauce if you prefer a lot, that would be fine.
Laura says
Just checking on the amount of noodles. The recipe says 8 oz. so do you use about half of a normal size box of spaghetti noodles? Most boxes seem to be 12 to 14 oz. Thank you!
The Typical Mom says
Yes that is usually what I use for our family and it works well.
Jessica says
What size jar of sauce are you using?
The Typical Mom says
Sorry, 24 ounce is what I use.