Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Turn Instant Pot to saute, and when it reads HOT, add the olive oil and onion, and cook until slightly soft
2. 2
   Add the meat, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper, and cook until no pink remains, stirring frequently
3. 3
   Hit CANCEL, and add a little water if needed, to deglaze bottom of pot
4. 4
   Break spaghetti strands in half, and layer on top of meat in a criss-cross pattern
5. 5
   Pour marinara sauce over pasta
6. 6
   Pour diced tomatoes over sauce
7. 7
   Pour water around sides and on top of tomatoes, and push down lightly with spatula to make sure water gets through layers and all pasta is covered
8. 8
   Cover with lid, turn valve to SEALING, press PRESSURE COOK or Manuel on some models, and set cook time to 5 minutes
9. 9
   When cooking is done, let pressure do a natural release for 5 minutes, then hit CANCEL, and do a quick release until pin drops
10. 10
    Open lid, and stir spaghetti and meat sauce together well before serving