This Instant Pot Spaghetti tastes better somehow than when I make it the regular way. I don’t know what it is, but the flavors are richer and the lentils taste “meatier”. It’s also a great meal to get your kids to eat more legumes. My kids eat this up, lentils and all! My older twins (10 years old) are both playing soccer now, and I can tell that their nutritional needs are growing with all the physical activity they do. *PLEASE NOTE THIS PAGE MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. I ONLY LINK TO PRODUCTS I ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND RECOMMEND. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
HOW DO YOU MAKE INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI?
It’s so quick and easy. Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. Add the olive oil, onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes. Now add the lentils and salt, and stir.
Nest, pour in the water and de-glaze the bottom of the pan by scraping it with a spatula. Break the noodles in half and place them in the water, then pour the marinara sauce on top of the noodles. Push the noodles down, making sure to cover them in the liquid. TIP: Make sure you use a high quality marinara sauce, I use Trader Joe’s tomato basil sauce, it’s my favorite!
Place the lid on, seal and set to high pressure for 9 minutes.
Once it beeps, do a quick release carefully, so the noodles don’t overcook. Stir everything together well after removing the lid. It should look something like this after stirring.
That’s it! Serve with vegan parmesan, fresh basil and maybe some crusty bread. For more quick and tasty Instant Pot recipes, check these out: Instant Pot Alfredo Sauce Instant Pot Vegan Burritos Instant Pot Refried Beans Vegan Baked Beans
12/30/19: Instructions have been updated slightly to help prevent the “burn” message, as many people are having trouble with the newer models of Instant Pots. Mine has never given me the burn message, but after doing some research, I’ve learned there are some things you can do to prevent this. This is why I now suggest you add the water AFTER sautéing, and de-glaze the pan by scraping it with a spatula. This should help with the burn message. For more troubleshooting, read through this article on why you might be getting an Instant Pot Burn Message. Adapted from Skinny Taste.
