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Easy Creamy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe 5-Minute One Pot Comfort Meal

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A quick and easy creamy spaghetti recipe made entirely in the Instant Pot, combining ground meat, tomato sauce, and cream cheese for a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti, broken in half
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil and diced onion; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef or sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir in Italian seasoning. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
  5. Break spaghetti in half and layer it in an even crisscross pattern over the sauce. Do not stir; gently push pasta down so it is mostly submerged.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 8 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure carefully.
  7. Open the lid and immediately stir in softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of broth or milk if sauce is too thick.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Do not stir pasta into sauce before pressure cooking to avoid clumping. Always scrape the bottom of the pot after sautéing to prevent burn warnings. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth sauce. Quick release pressure immediately after cooking to prevent mushy noodles. Add a splash of broth or milk if sauce is too thick.

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Keywords: Instant Pot spaghetti, creamy spaghetti, one pot meal, easy dinner, comfort food, pressure cooker pasta

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