15-30 min4 servingsbox frozen spinach

Sausage and Spinach Spaghetti

By Sara Borgstede

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4 Servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Sausage and Spinach Spaghetti
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Italian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 lb. Italian sausage
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 1 box frozen spinach
This Instant Pot sausage and spinach spaghetti is healthy, hearty, and comes together in minutes using the Instant Pot pressure cooker.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the oil sausage, onions , Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot's inner pot and press Sauté on the Instant Pot.
  2. Sauté the mixture until it’s cooked through and the onions are tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, water/broth, and dry spaghetti noodles.
  3. Mix every well (make sure all noodles are covered in liquid) and place the lid on the Instant Pot, and bringing the toggle switch into the “seal” position.
  4. Press Manual or Pressure Cook and adjust time for 5 minutes.
  5. When the 5 minutes are up, do a natural release for 5 minutes and then move the toggle switch to “Vent” to release the rest of the pressure in the pot.
  6. Remove the lid. If the mixture looks watery, press “Saute”, and bring the mixture up to a boil and let it boil for a few minutes. It will thicken as it boils. Add the spinach to the pot, stir and let warm through for a few minutes. Serve and garnish with garlic toast. Enjoy!

About the chef

Sara Borgstede

Sara Borgstede

Sara Borgstede, the founder of The Holy Mess, achieved an incredible 100-pound weight loss, and now shares her journey to inspire others. After struggling with her weight for years, she found success through a combination of structured eating plans, regular exercise, and mindset shifts. Sara's journey emphasizes the importance of sustainable habits and self-care. As a certified coach, she now helps others reach their health goals through her blog, weight loss programs, and motivational content, encouraging healthy living and body positivity.

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