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Instant Pot Spaghetti

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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!

instant pot spaghettiOh one of our favorite meals was cooked tonight but much faster than usual! I am obsessed with my new pressure cooker and 6 other devices in one now and had to make Instant Pot spaghetti in it 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 recipe so quickly. It’s now one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes. 😉 (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 bowl topped with some parmesan cheese and a side of bread and you’ve got a great meal! 

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This is what you’ll need to make our easy Instant Pot Spaghetti

  1. Ground beef (ground turkey, or the best is to use spicy ground sausage)
  2. Spaghetti sauce (1 jar pasta sauce, this is what I usually use)
    1. or you can make homemade Instant Pot spaghetti sauce
  3. Spaghetti noodles (this is what I usually use, I use half the box)
  4. Onion (optional but gives great flavor)
  5. Garlic (I use already minced)
  6. Instant pot or pressure cooker (this is the one I have)
    1. I HIGHLY suggest you get a non stick pot too!
    2. If you get an Instant Pot air fryer lid you can melt cheese on the top too!

Optional add ins:

  • Garlic powder
  • Pinch of Italian seasonings
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 c. fresh diced tomatoes

easy instant pot spaghetti

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!

 

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If you want more than what the recipe calls for I would recommend making two batches separately. I personally prefer it this way though others have said doubling it works fine for them. 
 
Here’s a video showing you how easy this pressure cooker spaghetti is to make!
 

 

If you love our easy Instant Pot spaghetti you may be looking for more easy pressure cooker recipes:

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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

 

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.

Note: Timing is set to 10 minutes, if you want your noodles more al dente set to 8 minutes instead.

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Here are the printable directions:

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Instant Pot Spaghetti

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! 
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy, homemade, instant pot, pressure cooker, spaghetti sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 404kcal
Author The Typical Mom

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
  • 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.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Amount Per Serving (6 oz)
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 1038mg 43%
Potassium 673mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin A 9.8%
Vitamin C 10.4%
Calcium 3.9%
Iron 17.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

instant pot spaghettiIf 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.

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  1. Nancy says

    05/30/2019 at 5:24 am

    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)

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  4. Tonya says

    01/28/2019 at 5:37 pm

    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 ?

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    • MoenDaGrass says

      02/15/2019 at 5:27 pm

      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!

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  5. Bri says

    01/14/2019 at 11:26 pm

    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!!😍

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  6. Amanda says

    01/02/2019 at 5:03 pm

    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!

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    • The Typical Mom says

      01/02/2019 at 6:25 pm

      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!!

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      • Amanda says

        01/07/2019 at 8:31 am

        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

        01/08/2019 at 9:27 am

        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

        01/12/2019 at 9:04 am

        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

        01/12/2019 at 2:20 pm

        Pressure high for 10 minutes then do a quick release. You are only using saute button to cook the meat initially.

  7. Martin Albert Courtney says

    12/11/2018 at 11:13 am

    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!

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      • Lisa says

        12/31/2018 at 4:53 pm

        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

        12/31/2018 at 4:54 pm

        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.

  10. Kat says

    10/15/2018 at 10:03 am

    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).

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  11. Leah says

    10/12/2018 at 8:23 pm

    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.

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    • Ann says

      04/09/2019 at 3:53 pm

      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!!!

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  12. robert weir says

    10/06/2018 at 2:27 pm

    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

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    • B says

      11/11/2018 at 1:39 pm

      I use Spaghettini, which is thinner than Spaghetti, at the same cooking times; works just fine for me.

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      • The Typical Mom says

        01/10/2019 at 5:04 pm

        There is a link to how you defrost ground beef in this post. It is 20 min, not 30.

  15. Smithkin says

    09/13/2018 at 8:55 am

    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.

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  16. Kwanesia Bass says

    08/23/2018 at 3:41 pm

    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.

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  17. Rick Stauffer says

    08/21/2018 at 6:08 am

    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.

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  18. Jules says

    08/16/2018 at 4:59 pm

    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?

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    • The Typical Mom says

      08/18/2018 at 9:51 am

      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.

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  19. Laurie says

    08/08/2018 at 6:58 pm

    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!

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  20. Elizabeth says

    08/05/2018 at 10:06 pm

    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?

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    • Emily says

      10/01/2018 at 1:43 pm

      Have you thought about chopped, sauted meaty pieces of portobello mushrooms? That might pump up the volume a bit for you!

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  21. Becca Coffelt says

    07/25/2018 at 5:16 pm

    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.

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  22. Kirstin says

    07/25/2018 at 3:51 pm

    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?

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    • The Typical Mom says

      07/26/2018 at 9:10 am

      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.

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  24. Albe says

    07/10/2018 at 2:56 pm

    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.

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  25. Amanda says

    07/05/2018 at 2:51 pm

    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:).

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  27. kawman says

    06/19/2018 at 1:33 pm

    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 !

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  28. Lisa says

    06/19/2018 at 12:05 am

    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!

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  29. Julie says

    06/18/2018 at 2:46 pm

    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

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    • Allison says

      05/10/2019 at 4:51 pm

      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.

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  30. Robin says

    04/18/2018 at 6:37 pm

    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.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      04/19/2018 at 12:27 pm

      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.

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    • Amy V says

      05/16/2018 at 5:55 pm

      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?

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      • The Typical Mom says

        05/18/2018 at 1:42 pm

        Glad you’ve had success each time, it’s one of our go to recipes.

    • Peggy says

      12/01/2018 at 1:29 pm

      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.

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  31. June says

    04/13/2018 at 9:55 pm

    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.

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  32. Kelly says

    04/09/2018 at 4:36 pm

    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!!

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  34. Mary says

    02/15/2018 at 9:40 am

    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 🤓)

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  35. Kenneth Grant says

    02/05/2018 at 10:01 pm

    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.

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  36. Kevin says

    02/04/2018 at 4:58 pm

    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…..

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  38. JB says

    01/26/2018 at 4:29 pm

    Very good. We made this tonight for the first time. We will make this again. No issues. Thanks for sharing.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      01/23/2018 at 9:01 am

      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.

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  40. Anne says

    01/21/2018 at 7:55 pm

    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!

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  41. Todd B says

    01/21/2018 at 6:03 pm

    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.

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  42. Donna says

    01/16/2018 at 9:47 am

    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.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      01/16/2018 at 11:42 am

      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.

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    • Miriam says

      01/20/2018 at 3:35 pm

      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.

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  43. Lindsay says

    01/15/2018 at 6:22 pm

    So mine is sticking horribly to the bottom and keeps saying “burn”!! What am I doing wrong???

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    • The Typical Mom says

      01/16/2018 at 9:34 am

      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.

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    • Shannon says

      10/10/2018 at 5:35 am

      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.

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  44. Pam says

    01/12/2018 at 4:11 pm

    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!

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  45. Kristin Bickle says

    01/10/2018 at 4:47 pm

    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!

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  47. Dianne says

    01/04/2018 at 2:40 pm

    I was confused about the amount of water. Could you please specify amount. The noodles stuck together.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      01/04/2018 at 2:45 pm

      Says in the recipe, 2c. Two cups. Very few of my noodles stuck together and came apart when served.

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      • Judy says

        07/05/2018 at 11:17 am

        I noticed the water was listed in the ingredients, but not in the directions. I assume you add it with the sauce. Sounds delicious.

  48. Donna says

    01/03/2018 at 9:47 am

    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.

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    • Misty says

      01/03/2018 at 3:16 pm

      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.

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      • The Typical Mom says

        01/04/2018 at 2:48 pm

        Yes you use saute function to brown the meat just as you would in a pan on the stovetop.

    • Caren Kewer says

      01/04/2018 at 9:34 am

      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.

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      • Paula says

        04/09/2018 at 7:22 pm

        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

      01/08/2018 at 4:26 pm

      Ive had it go off before if you dont let it cool a little when you switch from saute to pressure cook

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  50. Denise says

    12/29/2017 at 7:38 pm

    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.

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  51. Sheila says

    12/28/2017 at 7:12 pm

    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?

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    • Michelle Pavsner says

      01/05/2018 at 5:13 pm

      I put the noodles first and then pour the water over them.. I added a bit of red wine too😚

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    • Michelle Pavsner says

      01/05/2018 at 5:14 pm

      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😚

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  53. Mama Misa says

    12/20/2017 at 4:58 pm

    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 🙁

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    • Crystal says

      01/03/2018 at 10:18 am

      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 🙂

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  54. Shygirl2017 says

    12/16/2017 at 2:48 pm

    This recipe is so delicious and easy! I have made it several times as written without modifications. The leftovers heat up very well too.

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  55. Joey says

    12/13/2017 at 5:52 pm

    We made this tonight…our very first IP meal and it turned out perfect and delicious!!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!! 😃

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  57. Patti says

    12/04/2017 at 12:14 pm

    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.

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  59. Kristen says

    11/19/2017 at 2:15 pm

    Does the instant pot usually preheat for apx. 10 minutes before the timer shows up and it starts pressure cooking for 10 minutes?

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    • R Bab says

      11/20/2017 at 11:18 am

      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.

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  60. Kelly says

    11/16/2017 at 6:58 pm

    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.

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  61. Stephanie says

    11/09/2017 at 6:05 pm

    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. 🍝

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    • Karen says

      02/08/2018 at 5:06 pm

      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.

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  62. Deb says

    11/07/2017 at 7:59 pm

    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.

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    • Ronnie says

      10/30/2017 at 9:56 am

      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.

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      • Donna says

        11/05/2017 at 6:28 pm

        Do you change the settings on the instant pot? I don’t understand? Newbie

  64. Heather says

    10/27/2017 at 7:07 pm

    Don’t question the recipe. Done exactly as it’s written, it’s absolutely perfect! Loved it.

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    • Cha says

      10/27/2017 at 5:35 pm

      haha. i asked prematurely before watching the video. never mind, i saw that you used frozen ground meat. thanks.

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  66. Jill Elliott says

    10/25/2017 at 4:09 pm

    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!

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  70. Sue the newbie says

    10/11/2017 at 6:52 pm

    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!

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  71. Jen says

    10/10/2017 at 10:34 am

    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…

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    • The Typical Mom says

      10/11/2017 at 8:21 am

      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.

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  72. Helen says

    10/07/2017 at 5:50 pm

    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!!

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  73. Reshel says

    10/06/2017 at 7:39 pm

    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!

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  74. Imogen says

    10/05/2017 at 3:49 am

    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! 🙂

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  75. Toby Byrd says

    09/29/2017 at 12:29 pm

    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!

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  76. Theresa Frizziola says

    09/20/2017 at 4:51 pm

    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!!

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  77. Lil says

    09/20/2017 at 12:28 am

    Cant wait to try this recipe! Just curious-what kind of sauce do you use with this recipe? Im trying out different sauces currently=)

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  78. Regina says

    09/16/2017 at 11:28 am

    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

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  79. Robyn says

    09/07/2017 at 5:13 pm

    This recipe is amazing!! It’s easy and delicious! We loved it, thanks for sharing, love the video and the photos!

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    • Ellie says

      09/18/2017 at 10:02 am

      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.

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  81. Tone says

    08/30/2017 at 7:51 pm

    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.

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  82. Janice Binford says

    08/27/2017 at 3:07 pm

    I just bought an Instant Pot 3 qt.. would I follow this recipe exactly if making in the 3 qt??

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  83. Janet says

    08/24/2017 at 8:14 pm

    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.

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  84. Shayna says

    08/22/2017 at 6:01 pm

    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.

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  85. Sara says

    08/21/2017 at 5:23 pm

    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.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      08/21/2017 at 7:54 pm

      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.

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      • Aaron says

        01/25/2018 at 6:44 pm

        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.

  86. Alicia says

    08/19/2017 at 9:31 pm

    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.

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  87. Leah says

    08/18/2017 at 5:06 pm

    I doubled the recipe to feed my family of 8. Noodles are not cooked. Put them back in for another 5 minutes. Mush. UGH!

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    • The Typical Mom says

      08/21/2017 at 10:40 am

      Not recommended to double this or any other recipe that then fills the pot much more than halfway full, it doesn’t cook properly.

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  88. Teresa says

    08/15/2017 at 4:11 pm

    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!

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    • The Typical Mom says

      08/17/2017 at 12:10 pm

      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.

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  89. Kim says

    08/09/2017 at 8:24 am

    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.

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  90. Jacquie says

    08/07/2017 at 1:05 pm

    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!!

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  92. Lynette says

    08/01/2017 at 5:46 pm

    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!

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  93. Liza Yasumatsu says

    07/30/2017 at 12:36 pm

    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.

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  94. Patty says

    07/27/2017 at 3:57 pm

    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?

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    • The Typical Mom says

      07/28/2017 at 5:11 pm

      I have the 6 qt., don’t think an 8 will overcook them but may need to decrease time a min.

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      • Lisa says

        12/31/2018 at 5:31 pm

        Actually the 8qt is what I used tonight and my noodles are still not done after 20 min. Ugh

      • The Typical Mom says

        12/31/2018 at 5:39 pm

        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.

    • The Typical Mom says

      07/28/2017 at 5:11 pm

      Yes, though you may not have a saute function so just brown your meat on the stovetop first.

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  96. Kristin says

    07/24/2017 at 9:31 pm

    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!

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    • DEE Ann Howell says

      07/26/2017 at 3:24 pm

      I’m glad to see your message and know it’s good. I want to make this tomorrow. 😊

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  97. Caroline says

    06/29/2017 at 3:24 pm

    Great recipe! I’ve also tried several of your others and have been really enjoying them. Thanks so much!

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  98. Marlene @ Life with Mar says

    06/23/2017 at 6:17 pm

    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.

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  99. Tom says

    05/23/2017 at 5:02 pm

    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.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      05/23/2017 at 7:21 pm

      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.

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      • Abra Berkson says

        07/18/2017 at 8:06 am

        So, if I want to add 16 oz of pasta, how would I change the water and timing?

        Thanks 😋

  100. William Bushnell says

    05/21/2017 at 6:41 pm

    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.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      05/22/2017 at 8:46 am

      Many have reported that it is their favorite way to cook spaghetti now, no it’s quite delicious.

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      • William says

        05/23/2017 at 6:18 pm

        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.

  101. Stephanie Nanouski Thompson says

    05/21/2017 at 5:09 am

    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?

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    • The Typical Mom says

      05/22/2017 at 8:47 am

      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.

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    • Jamie says

      07/07/2017 at 11:37 am

      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.

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  104. Allison Truman says

    04/21/2017 at 8:54 am

    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?

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  105. DeAnna says

    04/20/2017 at 3:36 pm

    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!!

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    • The Typical Mom says

      04/07/2017 at 1:59 pm

      Of course, the smaller the pasta the softer they will be so if they are really small I would not cook as long.

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    • The Typical Mom says

      04/02/2017 at 8:13 pm

      If you used angel hair I would not cook as long since they are thinner and you wouldn’t want to overcook them.

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  108. Jen says

    03/29/2017 at 2:26 pm

    Can this be done without sauce? If you want to cook just the spaghetti, what would you recommend? Thanks

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    • The Typical Mom says

      04/02/2017 at 8:14 pm

      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.

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  110. Mary Howard says

    03/25/2017 at 4:05 pm

    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!

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    • The Typical Mom says

      03/21/2017 at 2:11 pm

      I haven’t tried but don’t see why not, times may have to be adjusted if that takes longer.

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    • Marilyn says

      11/30/2017 at 12:17 am

      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.

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      • Julie Lowry says

        03/22/2018 at 12:08 am

        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

  115. Gary says

    03/20/2017 at 1:25 am

    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.

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  116. Rose says

    03/19/2017 at 9:12 am

    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.

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      • Susan says

        11/19/2018 at 1:54 pm

        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

        11/21/2018 at 9:02 am

        You can easily increase the amount of sauce if you prefer a lot, that would be fine.

  117. Laura says

    03/17/2017 at 9:35 am

    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!

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