Instant Pot Spicy Spaghetti
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Do you like your pasta sauce spicy? You are going to love this simple recipe for instant pot spicy spaghetti. The delicious spicy marinara is made from all pantry ingredients, too!
I love making pasta in my instant pot. Other recipes I have shared are Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs, Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Pasta, Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta, and Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta.
I like this spicy spaghetti recipe because it’s got a good kick that is a nice change from your traditional marinara. Plus, all of the ingredients can typically be found in my pantry, so it’s an easy meal for when you don’t have a plan for dinner.
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What makes the spaghetti spicy?
The spice in this recipe comes primarily from red pepper flakes. There is also a lot of garlic and basil, which adds a great punch of flavor.
What to serve with instant pot spicy spaghetti?
I love serving this with a batch of cheesy garlic bread and a simple green salad.
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Instant Pot Spicy Spaghetti Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 16-ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1 16-ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water divided
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Press the saute button on the instant pot.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic and salt.
- Stir to combine.
- Let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in 1 cup water and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them on top of the sauce.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups water. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
- Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 8 minutes on high pressure.
- Quick release pressure.
- Stir the spaghetti. It will thicken as it cools.
- Serve immediately, topped with parmesan cheese.
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