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    Home » Recipes » Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Published: Feb 8, 2018 · Modified: Apr 23, 2022 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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    The ultimate weeknight family dinner that will check every box on your list is here! Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is hearty, filling, nutritious and so quick and easy to make! You'll want to have this Instant Pot Spaghetti on your menu every week!

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce on a black plate with steam

    Whether you have a large family or just like to have leftovers, this is going to be your new favorite go-to meal for busy weeknights! I've resisted for far too long on making spaghetti in my Instant Pot, thinking it sounded pretty crazy, but I'm so glad I finally tried it! Of course, no reason to make plain, boring spaghetti when you can load it up with plenty of veggies instead! This is so perfect for your picky eaters, because they won't mind the veggies in this dish one bit! Grab what you need and make this Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce this week and I'll bet you'll never make spaghetti any other way again!

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce going into Instant Pot with veggies on top

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce goes well with the following veggies:

    • zucchini
    • carrots
    • celery
    • bell peppers
    • sweet peppers
    • onions and garlic
    • parsnips

    Okay, this list is going to get way too long, but you get the idea! Add any veggies you'd like to eat more of!

    I find the easiest way to chop them finely enough for a recipe like this is to simple throw them in my Ninja Chopper!

     

    A spoonful of Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce from the Instant Pot

    Obviously, you'll need some sort of electric pressure cooker to make this recipe. Here is the Instant Pot that I have and seems to be a good size for most recipes.

    If you read my prior posts on pressure cooker recipes, then you'll know I've been having a hard time being convinced to use the Instant Pot for many things besides meal prep. But, I really not going to lie, this might be my favorite new way to make pasta. I'll probably be remaking some of my favorite pasta recipe in here and sharing the results over on my Instagram, so if you're curious, be sure to follow me there!

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce piled on a black plate

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce on a black plate with steam

    Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

    Jennifer Draper
    The ultimate weeknight family dinner that will check every box on your list is here! Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is hearty, filling, nutritious and so quick and easy to make! You'll want to have this Instant Pot Spaghetti on your menu every week!
    4.55 from 22 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Servings 8
    Calories 348 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
    • 1 large zucchini
    • 3 carrots
    • 2 celery stalks
    • 1 pound dried thick spaghetti noodles
    • 24 oz jarred tomato basil pasta sauce
    • 3 cups warm water

    Instructions
     

    • Following manufacturer instructions for pressure cooker, heat to saute and add ground meat.
    • Sauté until fully cooked
    • Finely dice (I suggest using a Ninja Chopper) veggie and add to cooked beef
    • Break apart noodles and add on top of meat and veggies
    • Pour sauce and water over top and push noodles down so they are covered
    • Add lid and set pot to high pressure for 8 minutes
    • Allow for about a 5 minute natural pressure release, then carefully allow a quick release
    • Stir and serve

    Nutrition

    Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 513mgPotassium: 794mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4315IUVitamin C: 14.9mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 3.1mg
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    Important nutritional disclaimer

    The most awesome result from this recipe was the fact that all the leftovers got eaten! This is not an easy feat at my house given the number of recipes I make each week for two blogs, so that should be proof of just how amazing this dinner is!

    A forkful of Veggie Packed Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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    Comments

    1. Lewis Johnson says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:59 am

      This pasta looks amazing.

      Reply
    2. Phyllis Schroeder says

      January 07, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      If I cut the recipe in half:
      * do I also reduce the amount of water; and
      * does that change any of the timing for high pressure or NPR?
      Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 10, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Hi Phyllis! I'm honestly not sure as I haven't tested it out yet with this or even a similar recipe. I'd think cutting in half but keeping the time around the same would be where I would start.

        Reply
    3. Monica says

      January 01, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      Would this work with gluten free brown rice pasta? We have to use that due to celiac in the family. Would there be any adjustments of cool time/water needed? Thanks! I hope you say I can give it a go because this sounds heavenly!!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 06, 2019 at 8:40 pm

        I haven't tested it but I haven't had good luck with most gluten free noodles in the slow cooker. I will have to test them in the Instant Pot soon.

        Reply
      • Amanda says

        January 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm

        5 stars
        I used brown rice noodles and it went well. I cut two minutes off the pressurised time since they cook quickly and I didn't want them soggy. Hopefully this helps.

        Reply
    4. Claire says

      March 14, 2018 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      This was such a hit in our house!!!
      And my kids enjoyed mushrooms, carrot, zucchini and celery tonight....just don't tell them!
      What a great recipe, thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Rosemary says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      I definitely have to get an Instant Pot and try this recipe. We love pasta in our house and it looks so good.

      Reply
    6. Stefan Dull says

      February 26, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Good job on the recipe. This is the first thing I tried in my new pot today. Spaghetti was perfectly al dente. The salt level was kind of low, but that is probably for the better. I love packing in the veggies. I will have to try other variations such as different shaped pasta, chunky veggies like green pepper and mushrooms, different sauce, the possibilities are endless. I’m thinking ground chicken with Alfredo sauce, water and noodles would be good with some veggies thrown in.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 28, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Stefan! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Melissa Griffiths says

      February 16, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      I got an Instant Pot back in November and am always looking for new recipes - I love all the veggies in this one!

      Reply
    8. Diane says

      February 09, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      You used a pressure cooker, can any other pot be used?

      Reply
    9. Abeer Rizvi says

      February 08, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE how easy this is! Only 15 mins...wow!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 09, 2018 at 8:31 am

        Yes!! So easy you can make it even at the last minute!

        Reply
    10. Emilie says

      February 08, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love how you were able to sneak so many veggies into this instant pot spaghetti recipe. I need ideas like this for easy weeknight dinners. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 08, 2018 at 5:15 pm

        I know right? They key is letting them cook into the sauce!! I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
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