Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce brings tender strands of pasta together with a hearty, well-seasoned beef and tomato sauce in a single pot. Aromatic garlic, Italian herbs, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes round out the rich marinara, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
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
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
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
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 27%
- Protein 28.59 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 78.85 g 29%
- Total Fat 12.25 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.03 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 614.06 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 10.11 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 15.14 g --
- Added Sugars 6.23 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 58.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.78 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 633.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 76.86 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 4.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic Powder, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 533.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 533.47 calories and 28.59 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 614.06 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.23 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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