Instant Pot Spaghetti With Angel Hair Pasta
When it comes to easy and delicious dinners, Instant Pot spaghetti with angel hair pasta is a winner. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, and you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Not only is this dish quick and easy to make, but it's also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Plus, with the help of your Instant Pot, you won't have to worry about boiling a pot of water or babysitting a pot on the stove.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and press the "saute" button. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water to the pot and stir to combine.
- Break the angel hair pasta in half and add it to the pot, making sure to push it down into the liquid so that it's fully covered.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to "sealing."
- Press the "manual" button and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, carefully quick release the pressure by turning the valve to "venting."
- Remove the lid and stir the pasta. The sauce should be thick and the pasta should be fully cooked.
- Serve the Instant Pot spaghetti with angel hair pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
This recipe is great for meal prep, too. You can make a big batch of Instant Pot spaghetti with angel hair pasta and portion it out for lunches or dinners throughout the week. It reheats well in the microwave or on the stove.
Tips:
- If you don't have ground beef on hand, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken instead.
- You can also add in other vegetables like diced bell pepper or sliced mushrooms to bulk up the sauce.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add in red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Be sure to break the angel hair pasta in half so that it fits in the Instant Pot and cooks evenly.
Overall, Instant Pot spaghetti with angel hair pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Give it a try and see for yourself!