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Instant Pot Creamy Spaghetti Recipe (Easy Dinner)

Instant Pot Creamy Spaghetti is the easiest way to make spaghetti - I will never make it any other way!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Pressurize Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, Best instant pot recipe, creamy spaghetti, Instant Pot Spaghetti
Servings: 6
Calories: 519kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground sausage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound spaghetti noodles
  • 48 ounces spaghetti sauce (2) 24 Ounce Bottles
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into a few pieces
  • Fresh Basil chopped, optional topping

Instructions

  • Press the SAUTE button. When the pot is hot, add in the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning.
  • Cook until the beef is no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes). If desired, drain grease.
  • Press CANCEL to turn off the saute.
  • Break the noodles in half. Layer them in a criss cross pattern so they do not stick as they cooks.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce and chicken broth on top of the noodles. DO NOT MIX TOGETHER.
  • Place lid on top of Instant Pot. Press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set timer for 8 minutes.
  • When the timer is done, do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure.
  • Remove the lid and mix together - make sure that all the noodles are not stuck together.
  • Add in Parmesan cheese and cream cheese and stir until sauce is creamy and smooth.
  • Serve topped with fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground Italian sausage in this recipe.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 2083mg | Potassium: 1337mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 6mg