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Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Spaghetti, a staple of Italian cuisine, is believed to have originated in Southern Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. Traditionally enjoyed with a variety of sauces, it symbolizes the Italian emphasis on simple, high-quality ingredients. Today, spaghetti is a beloved dish worldwide, often adapted with local flavors and ingredients, making it a versatile favorite in homes and restaurants alike.

ItalianITmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
16 ounces regular spaghetti pasta
24 ounces spaghetti sauce
36 ounces water
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes or tomato sauce

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide protein and fiber at a lower cost.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and flavorful.

1

Set your Instant Pot to sauté and heat for a minute or two.

2

Add 1 pound of lean ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up until almost fully cooked.

3

Add seasoning: 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning.

4

Turn the Instant Pot off and drain any excess grease if needed.

5

Add 16 ounces of regular spaghetti pasta, breaking it in half to fit in the Instant Pot.

6

Crisscross the pasta to minimize clumping, although some clumping is normal.

7

Add 24 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce.

8

Add 36 ounces of water (fill the spaghetti sauce jar one and a half times with water).

9

Add a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes or tomato sauce if needed.

10

Push down the pasta to ensure it's submerged in the liquid.

11

Put the lid on and set the vent knob to the sealing position.

12

Manually cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

13

After cooking, carefully do a quick release once the silver pin drops and there's no more steam.

14

Open the Instant Pot; it will be liquidy but that's normal.

15

Stir the spaghetti really well to fully incorporate everything.

16

Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

Instant Pot

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Allergens

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Also Known As

SpaghettoniSpaghettini
Local Name: Spaghetti

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