Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the sauté function. Add the onion and olive oil. Cook, stirring, until the onion is slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add the beef, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Press Cancel. Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan and bring it to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

2. 2

   Arrange the spaghetti strands on top of the meat in a crisscross pattern. Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta. Pour the diced tomatoes over the sauce. Pour the remaining 3 cups water around the sides and over the tomatoes. Press down lightly with a spatula to help the water flow through the layers and ensure all the pasta is covered.

3. 3

   Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

4. 4

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir the spaghetti and meat sauce together well before serving.

• Calories 533.47 kcal High
• Protein 28.59 g Good Source
• Carbs 78.85 g Moderate
• Total Fat 12.25 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 45.03 mg Moderate
• Sodium 614.06 mg High
• Fiber 10.11 g Good Source
• Sugar 15.14 g High
• Added Sugar 6.23 g Moderate
• Calcium 61.32 mg Low Source
• Iron 5.78 mg Good Source
• Potassium 633.93 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 51.4 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 4.48 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Tomatoes 🍅
• Garlic 🧄
• Onions 🧅