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High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti

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This High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti is a nutritious, one-pot meal made with lean ground meat and protein-rich pasta. It’s a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering classic spaghetti flavor with a healthy, high-protein twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef, turkey, or plant-based ground
  • 8 ounces high-protein spaghetti (chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat), broken in half
  • 2 cups marinara or pasta sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and chopped onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and ground meat. Cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Break spaghetti in half and layer it over the meat mixture.
  4. Pour marinara sauce and broth or water over the pasta, ensuring the noodles are mostly submerged. Do not stir.
  5. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  6. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  7. Stir everything together, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Don’t stir the ingredients before pressure cooking to avoid the burn warning.Use chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat pasta for added protein.Add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition.Leftovers store well for meal prep—freeze or refrigerate and reheat as needed.

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