By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 6, 2021
Whip up a delicious spaghetti dinner quickly and easily in your Instant Pot. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, this ground sausage pasta dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
20 Minute Spaghetti Recipe
When you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, the Instant Pot is the easiest way to do it. Made in the pressure cooker, this pasta dish is ready to serve up with no fuss or stress.
Made with ground Italian sausage and marinara sauce, this rich spaghetti recipe is hearty and comforting.
This spaghetti and meat sauce recipe is a true family favorite!
Be sure to try my Chicken Spaghetti and Baked Spaghetti too!
Why you’ll love this Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe:
- ONE POT : All cooked in the electric pressure cooker, even the clean up is a breeze!
- QUICK AND EASY: Made with simple everyday ingredients, this one pot pasta recipe requires minimal prep and is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes .
- KID FRIENDLY : This recipe is a sure fire hit! Kids and adults both love it, and you’ll love how simple it is!
When you need to get a filling dinner on the table in a hurry, this Instant Pot pasta is a great go to!
How to make Instant Pot Spaghetti
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- Saute the sausage and onion in the Instant Pot to brown.
- Add the garlic and seasonings.
- Stir in the sauce.
- Add in the spaghetti.
- Pour the water on top and cook on high pressure.
- Quick release and stir the spaghetti into the sauce.
Yes, you can easily make this recipe in a slow cooker. Brown the sausage and onions in a skillet and then add them to the Crockpot. Add in the sauce and spaghetti and stir in, and cook on low for 4 hours.
I love to use long pasta shapes like spaghetti or linguini for this recipe, but you can make it with shorter pasta like penne of fusilli. Just make sure that the pasta is covered with the water.
You can easily leave out the sausage in this recipe to make it meat-free and add in other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. You could also use a plant based ground ‘beef’ like Beyond Meat.
Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, and it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen spaghetti and sauce in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can reheat the dish on the stovetop til warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
This Instant Pot spaghetti is perfect to enjoy by itself, topped with some grated parm, or serve it up with sides like:
- Homemade Garlic Bread
- Chopped Caprese Salad
- Cheesy Garlic Rolls
- Cucumber Salad
Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this is sure to become a family favorite!
Tips!
- I used a marinara sauce for this recipe, but any tomato based pasta sauces will work well in this recipe.
- You can use any sausage in this recipe or other ground meats like beef, chicken or turkey.
- Quick release the pressure for this recipe. Take care when removing the lid as it will still be very hot.
The most delicious spaghetti dish is so quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker. It’s a great go to after a long day.
This Instant Pot spaghetti is one effortless way to get dinner on the table. Rich and flavorful, this recipe is a game changer!
More30 Minute Mealswe Love
- Swiss Chicken Bake
- Cacio e Pepe
- Taco Spaghetti
- Honey Garlic Salmon
- Beef Lo Mein
- Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- ▢ ½ small red onion diced
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ▢ 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 standard jar
- ▢ 8 ounces spaghetti noodles uncooked
- ▢ 1 ½ cups water
- ▢ Parmesan cheese for serving
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Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.
- Once heated, add the sausage (or beef) and onion, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, seasoning with the Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper. 1 pound ground Italian sausage, ½ small red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Press the Cancel button, then add in the sauce, stirring well. 24 ounces marinara sauce
- Break the spaghetti in half and spread them in an even layer over the sauce mixture. Do not stir. 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- Add the remaining water to the pasta sauce jar, close, shake gently, and pour the saucy water over the pasta. Again, do not stir. 1 ½ cups water
- Close the lid and secure the pressure valve. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes. When the cooking time is up, perform a Quick Pressure release.
- Carefully remove the lid and stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan and your favorite pasta sides. Parmesan cheese
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Becky’s Tips
- I used a marinara sauce for this recipe, but any tomato based pasta sauces will work well in this recipe.
- You can use any sausage in this recipe or other ground meats like beef, chicken or turkey.
- Quick release the pressure for this recipe. Take care when removing the lid as it will still be very hot.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- ½ small red onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 standard jar
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles uncooked
- 1 ½ cups water
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.
- Once heated, add the sausage (or beef) and onion, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, seasoning with the Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper. 1 pound ground Italian sausage, ½ small red onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Press the Cancel button, then add in the sauce, stirring well. 24 ounces marinara sauce
- Break the spaghetti in half and spread them in an even layer over the sauce mixture. Do not stir. 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- Add the remaining water to the pasta sauce jar, close, shake gently, and pour the saucy water over the pasta. Again, do not stir. 1 ½ cups water
- Close the lid and secure the pressure valve. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes. When the cooking time is up, perform a Quick Pressure release.
- Carefully remove the lid and stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan and your favorite pasta sides. Parmesan cheese
Video
Notes
- I used a marinara sauce for this recipe, but any tomato based pasta sauces will work well in this recipe.
- You can use any sausage in this recipe or other ground meats like beef, chicken or turkey.
- Quick release the pressure for this recipe. Take care when removing the lid as it will still be very hot.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
