Instant Pot Spaghetti Meal (Print Version)
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dinner made in the Instant Pot with ground beef, marinara, and optional greens.
# Ingredients:
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef, ground bison, or meatless crumbles
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
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4 cups chopped kale, chard, or other hearty greens (optional)
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2 cups water, divided
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1 (24-ounce) jar marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
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8 ounces dry whole wheat spaghetti
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⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving
# Steps:
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Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE. Add the oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and brown it, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the salt, parsley, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the meat is fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in ¾ cup water and scrape along the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck-on bits.
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Add the kale (if using) and marinara sauce, stirring to combine evenly.
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Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them in two layers directly over the beef mixture. DO NOT STIR.
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Fill the pasta sauce jar with 1 ¼ cups water, shake gently, and pour the liquid evenly over the pasta. DO NOT STIR.
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Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure (manual setting) for 8 minutes.
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Vent the Instant Pot immediately after cooking completes. Carefully open the lid and stir in the Parmesan. The pasta will look soupy initially but will thicken as it sits.
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Turn off the Instant Pot and let sit uncovered for a few minutes to cool and allow extra liquid to absorb. Stir again, serve into bowls, and garnish with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
# Notes:
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TO STORE: Refrigerate spaghetti in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
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TO FREEZE: Freeze spaghetti in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.