Instant Pot Spaghetti Food

20-MINUTE INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI WITH SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Roll the sausage into 16 balls (each about 1 ounce and 1 inch in diameter). Set a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® to high saute (see Cook's Note). Add the olive oil to the pot; once it's shimmering, add the meatballs and cook until lightly browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip the meatballs and add the garlic. Cook until meatballs are lightly browned on the other side and the garlic is tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Lay the spaghetti on top of the meatballs, then add the tomato puree, 2 cups of water, basil, red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir gently, making sure all the spaghetti is submerged in the sauce.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes. After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete (this should take about 2 minutes). Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid, then stir in the Parmesan. Serve with another sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top. The pasta sauce will thicken as it sits and cools.

INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Set Instant Pot to saute and add ground beef.
• Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Cook meat and seasonings, breaking the meat up until completely browned.
• Turn off instant pot and drain any excess grease if necessary.
• Break spaghetti in half and place on top of meat in instant pot.
• Pour over the spaghetti sauce, diced tomato, and water.
• Push the spaghetti down with a spoon if necessary to make sure it is completely covered in liquid.
• Seal the instant pot and set in manual mode, high pressure, 8 minutes cooking time. When time is up, use manual quick release to open instant pot.
• Stir spaghetti well and serve immediately. If it has too much liquid on top, stir well to incorporate.

INSTANT POT® QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and stir in onions and garlic; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and tomatoes; cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Blend with an immersion blender to desired consistency.