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Easy Creamy Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe Perfect for Quick Dinners

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A quick and comforting creamy spaghetti made in the Instant Pot, combining garlic, tomato sauce, and cream cheese for a rich, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well.
  3. Layer the broken spaghetti noodles in a crisscross pattern over the sauce. Do not stir; gently press noodles into the liquid so they are mostly submerged.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 8 minutes.
  5. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the pot and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped fresh basil or parsley on top. Stir gently to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

Break spaghetti noodles in half to fit the pot and prevent clumping. Do not stir noodles before cooking. Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Natural pressure release for 5 minutes prevents overcooking. Adjust seasoning after cooking as broth and cheese add saltiness.

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