Step 1

Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot.

Step 2

Once heated, add the sausage (or beef) and onion, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, seasoning with the Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper.

Step 3

Press the Cancel button, then add in the sauce, stirring well.

Step 4

Break the spaghetti in half and spread them in an even layer over the sauce mixture. Do not stir.

Step 5

Add the remaining water to the pasta sauce jar, close, shake gently, and pour the saucy water over the pasta. Again, do not stir.

Step 6

Close the lid and secure the pressure valve. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 8 minutes. When the cooking time is up, perform a Quick Pressure release.

Step 7

Carefully remove the lid and stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce.

Step 8

Serve immediately with Parmesan and your favorite pasta sides.