Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ pound ground beef (85 to 90% lean)
  • ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • ¼ cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups water (divided)
  • 3 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 8 ounce spaghetti (dried)
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instruction

  • Select "Saute" set on the Normal setting on the Instant Pot. Allow the pot to heat. It will indicate "Hot" on the display when ready.
  • Add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and sausage. Immediately use a spoon to break the meat into smaller pieces. Cook and stir until most moisture evaporates and the meat lightly browns, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add in onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the onion is tender.
  • Add the wine. Stir and simmer for about 1 minute or until the liquid evaporates.
  • Press "Keep/ Warm/Cancel" on the Instant Pot to turn off the saute function and add 1/2 cup of water. Use a spoon to scrape any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  • Add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stir to combine.
  • Break the spaghetti noodles in half so that they fit flat in the pot. Place a ¼ of the pasta in at a time on top of the meat sauce, making a stacked crosshatch pattern. This process will prevent them from clumping too tightly together.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot, do not stir. Lightly press down the pasta to submerge.
  • Make sure that the release valve is in the "Sealing" position. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn and lock.
  • Press the "Manual" button on the Instant Pot on high pressure, and then set the timer to 8 minutes using the "+" or "-" controls. It will take about 12 to 13 minutes for the pot to heat and build up pressure. You will see steam release from the lid, and then the time will start on the display.
  • Once cooking time is complete, Press "Keep/ Warm/Cancel" to turn off the pot.
  • Cover the valve with a kitchen towel and "quick-release." Use a spoon to carefully twist the steam release handle on the lid to the "Venting" position. Remove the cover, opening the top away from you as steam will be released from the pot.
  • Stir the spaghetti and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Turn off the pot and remove the insert. Place it on top of a cooling rack or kitchen towel.
  • Stir and serve hot, garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.