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Instant Pot Spaghetti [Gluten Free]

February 11, 2020 By Molly 5 Comments

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Learn how to make easy instant pot spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner in less than 30 minutes! It's all made in one pot and super simple from start to finish. Follow these steps for perfectly cooked noodles!

instant pot spaghetti in a white bowl with fresh basil

Why use the Instant Pot for spaghetti?

Not only is it easy to make, but it's more delicous than the traditional method of making spaghetti.

Typically, you'd need several pots and a collander to make the pasta and meat, but with spaghetti in the instant pot you make everything together in one pot. AKA less pots to clean:)

Additionally, the noodles are cooked right with the meat and sauce so it gives them even more flavor and the pressure cooker cooks them perfectly to al dente.

spaghetti with meat sauce in the instant pot

How do you cook spaghetti noodles in the instant pot?

To make al dente spaghetti noodles in the instant pot, you'll cook them directly with the sauce.

Add some water to the meat sauce then top with the noodles and finish with more water on top. Do your best not to mix the noodles or you could end up with gummy noodles that get stuck together.

Close the lid, move the vent to sealing and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure then start counting down. When it's done, quick release the steam and serve immediately.

No draining or straining required!

instant pot spaghetti in a bowl with fresh basil and a fork and napkin

Can spaghetti be gluten free?

With all the awesome brands out there now it's easy to make pasta gluten free, including spaghetti.

This recipe was tested with a chickpea based spaghetti as well as a brown rice spaghetti and they both worked great.

Most pasta sauces are gluten free , but double check the label before buying! My favorite is Delallo because it's also free from any added sugar.

gluten free spaghetti recipe

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More gluten free pasta recipes:

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instant pot spaghetti in a white bowl with fresh basil

Instant pot spaghetti [gluten free]

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Learn how to make easy instant pot spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner in less than 30 minutes! It's all made in one pot and super simple from start to finish. Follow these steps for perfectly cooked noodles!
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Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings: 4
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 cups water divided
  • 1-24 ounce jar marinara sauce no sugar added (I like Delallo)
  • 12 ounces spaghetti I like gluten free brown rice or chickpea spaghetti

Optional for serving:

  • Parmesan
  • Fresh chopped basil
  • Red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Turn the instant pot to saute mode. Add the olive oil and allow to heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until transluscent then add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break the beef up into small chunks. While it’s cooking, add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and dried basil. Continue cooking the beef until completely brown and no pink remains, about 5 minutes total.
  • Turn saute mode off and add 1 cup of water, stirring with a wooden spoon to remove any brown chunks from the bottom of the instant pot. Add the pasta sauce and stir well.
  • Break the uncooked spaghetti in half so it fits in the instant pot and place on top of the pasta sauce, meat and water. Do not stir. Add the remaining cup of water on top of the uncooked pasta and do not stir.
  • Close the lid of the instant pot and make sure the knob is set to “sealing.” Set the pressure cooker to high (manual) for 8 minutes. It will take about 8-10 minutes to come to pressure then start counting down.
  • When the timer goes off, use a wooden spoon or towel to quick release the pressure valve. To do this, turn the valve from “sealing” to “venting.” Open the lid and serve immediately with parmesan, basil or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Notes: cooking may vary based on the brand of pasta you get, especially if you get a chickpea or brown rice gluten free spaghetti
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  1. Linda says

    March 09, 2020 at 9:14 am

    Would you say that this is a inflammatory diet recipe?

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    • Molly says

      March 31, 2020 at 6:39 am

      Hey Linda! It doesn't include any dairy or gluten so it does fit into an anti-inflammatory diet, but I usually try to fit in more veggies and greens when I can! You could add some zucchini or peppers to the sauace if you want to get in more veggies!

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    January 02, 2021 at 11:47 am

    When do you add the garlic and onions? I don't see it in the instructions. I could guess, but I like to be 100% accurate with recipes when I try them the first time!

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      January 06, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Hey Beth!! I think that part got deleted on accident after a few updates I made. You cook the onion and garlic first right before the beef! I updated the recipe thanks for letting me know!

      Reply

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