Description
A quick and easy recipe for delicious spaghetti made in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt (use according to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Set Instant pot to saute mode. When hot, add olive oil and butter and let the butter melt.
- Stir in garlic and cook until it begins to get pale golden. Do not wait for it to get darker in color.
- Press cancel and add water, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper flakes and dried parsley. Give a good stir.
- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place on top of water. This helps them to fit better and cook more evenly.
- Using a spoon, gently press the spaghetti into the liquid trying to separate them, which helps it not stick together. Pro tip: Do not stir the spaghetti into the water.
- Close and lock lid with valve turned to sealing. Cook for 5 minutes on manual (high pressure and normal temperature) Instant pot be in warm mode for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Release pressure, open and stir in grated parmesan.
- Let pasta rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the spaghetti is broken to fit the pot properly.
- Do not stir the spaghetti once added to the water for best results.
- This recipe can be adjusted for more or less spiciness based on the red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams