Description
Instant Pot Monterey Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender spaghetti with savory marinara sauce and gooey cheese for a hearty, one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this quick and easy dish promises maximum flavor with minimal effort. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with a delicious pasta dish that feels like a warm hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saut? mode, add olive oil, and cook diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for the last minute.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned (5-7 minutes), seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour in uncooked spaghetti, marinara sauce, and water. Stir gently to combine.
- Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 3 minutes. Perform a quick release of steam afterward.
- Carefully stir the mixture and sprinkle cheese on top while hot to melt.
- Dish out portions and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg