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High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and hearty high-protein spaghetti recipe made in the Instant Pot, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ((garlic powder, onion powder))
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water (divided*)
  • 24 ounces marinara or favorite pasta sauce
  • 8 ounces uncooked high-protein spaghetti (noodles broken in half)
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh basil for serving (optional)

Instructions 

  • Sauté beef: Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and beef. Cook until browned, 5–6 mins. Stir in salt, Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion powders.
  • Deglaze: Turn off Sauté. Add 1/2 cup water, scrape bottom well.
  • Layer pasta and sauce: Break spaghetti, layer over beef, pour sauce, then remaining water. Do not stir.
  • Pressure cook: Lock lid, set to high pressure for 7 mins. Quick-release pressure.
  • Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Gently stir into pasta, then add Parmesan. Rest 2–3 mins.

Notes

For creamier sauce, blend cottage cheese thoroughly before mixing.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta