instant pot spaghetti and meat sauce

How To Make instant pot spaghetti and meat sauce

• 1

  Set the instant pot to SAUTE. Wait until it says, HOT! Add the ground beef and seasonings. Cook and crumble the ground beef until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease if needed.
• 2

  Break the spaghetti noodles in half. Cross them over the meat.(This is done to prevent the noodles from sticking together.)
• 3

  Pour the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes and water over the noodles. Push the noodles down so that they are completely submerged in the liquid. It's okay if they break a little bit as you do this.
• 4

  Cover/Seal the instant pot and set it to pressure cook for 8 minutes (Or, select the manual button and hit high pressure for 8 minutes). Note: It might sound like nothing is happening but if you put your ear up to the instant pot after a few minutes, you might hear it working.
• 5

  Turn the quick release valve to let all of the steam escape, and open the pot. (Do not let the pressure release naturally as this will overcook the pasta).
• 6

  For thicker, creamier sauce, stir in the cream sauce. The spaghetti and sauce will continue to thicken upon standing. Serve, and enjoy!
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