Description
A family-favorite pasta dinner made in one pot with ground beef, spaghetti, and a rich marinara sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ lb spaghetti, broken in half
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened (optional)
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to Sauté, heat oil, and brown the beef. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cancel sauté. Layer broken spaghetti on top of meat (do not stir). Pour over marinara, tomatoes, and broth.
- Seal lid. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Stir in cream cheese if using. Let sit a few minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Don’t stir before pressure cooking — it helps prevent burn notice.
- Add more broth after cooking if sauce seems too thick.
- Use your favorite jarred sauce for a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes