Quick & Easy NO FAIL spaghetti recipe for the Ninja Foodi or IP (2024)

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This is the EASIEST and TASTIEST Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe for sure! It's pretty much fail-proof too, which makes it a perfect recipe for the beginner Ninja Foodi operator.

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Spaghetti in the pressure cooker is supposed to be an easy, delicious, quick meal and this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe is just that!I really wasn't sold on Spaghetti in a pressure cooker. How can you develop flavors in such a short time? Won't the noodles be soggy? I was so afraid it would taste like canned spaghetti and we don't like canned spaghetti in our house at all. Still, I wanted to give it a try. If it turned out right and tasted good, this would be such a time saver!

I made a few different pressure cooker recipes from reputable recipe creators and was quite shocked at how dry the spaghetti was (like no sauce) or it was so watery, it had no flavor. That is not how I like to eat spaghetti and my guess is, that's true for you too. I wanted it to taste just like I cooked the sauce on the stove and boiled the noodles separately. You know, traditional spaghetti; just in a fraction of the time!

So, I set out to create the easiest and best tasting Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe using a few simple ingredients and here it is!

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Tips for making this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe

While this recipe is a dump and cook spaghetti recipe, the order in which you dump the ingredients does matter.

Cooking under pressure: Whenever you are cooking under pressure, you have to have a thin liquid in order for the pressure cooker to be able to build up pressure. Tomato, cream, and cheese based sauces are too thick to use as the liquid alone. To add flavor to any recipe, I suggest using a broth or stock instead of water. That is what we are going to do in this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe and it's delicious!

Avoiding the burn notice:Not only have I had the dreaded burn notice, but I've had friends calling me in a panic when it popped up for them. You can sometimes fix it by just adding in more of a thin liquid; like broth or water. Other times your food has already burned on the bottom and that can be hard to salvage. It is much easier to avoid the notice than fix it and that is what this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti recipe does.

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Don't skimp on the thin liquid:My first reaction when reading an Instant Pot Spaghetti Recipe was: I'm not using all that water! I think the recipe called for 6 cups of water and I was convinced my spaghetti would be a watery mess. It wasn't watery, but it was very much lacking in flavor. This Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe calls for 4 cups of beef broth (or you could use chicken or vegetable broth) and you need that much, I promise.

Don't overcook the noodles: I've seen an array of cook times for pasta and they are always overcooked for my liking. Spaghetti noodles should be al dente or have just a bit of a bite to them, not overly bloated and mushy. We don't want them to fall apart in the sauce. This Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe calls for 3 minutes of pressure cooking and you might be tempted to increase the time, but keep in mind that the noodles start to cook while the Ninja Foodi is coming up to pressure

Layer the ingredients as shown: Layering the ingredients is an important part of pressure cooking (for some recipes) and this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe is an example of that. If we reversed the order of the layers, or stirred everything together like you would on the stove, there is a very good chance that you will end up with the dreaded burn notice.

Criss cross the noodles: When using spaghetti noodles in the pressure cooker, you want to layer them in a criss cross fashion to avoid clumping and to have them cook evenly. You can watch how I do this below or see the whole video on my YouTube video: Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Video.

Let's get to making this Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe

First of all, go ahead and gather your ingredients and dice or chop up the veggies you are going to use. I recommend using an onion for flavor and the rest is your personal choice. If you haven't roasted your garlic yet, go ahead and do that now.

How to Roast Garlic in the Ninja Foodi:Cut the top off of the garlic bulb and drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil. Put it on the Ninja Foodi rack on the low setting and set the bake to 325° F for 35 minutes.

You might be tempted to skip this step, but I really urge you to give it a go. The roasted garlic infuses so much flavor into the spaghetti, I know you will love it! if you have an aversion to garlic; by all means, skip it.

Place 1lb of ground beef or ground turkey along with the seasonings in the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi. Set the Sauté to high and add onions. Break up the meat with a non-stick friendly utensil. My favorite thing to use is this Mix N Chop from Pampered Chef. Sauté the meat until it is almost cooked through.

Add in green pepper or any veggies you are using. Add in roasted bulb of garlic. A simple tip to get the cloves out of a bulb of roasted garlic is to squeeze from the bottom and the cloves will just pop out.

Don't stir from here on out. For the rest of the ingredients we will not be stirring. Add the can of tomatoes and 3 cups of the beef stock.

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Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce. Pour the remaining cup of broth into the jar of spaghetti sauce, put the lid on and shake. Pour into pot. Remember, resist the urge to stir. I know, it's so hard. It goes against all we have ever done, but it is important.

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Criss Cross and layer the spaghetti noodles. For ½ box (½lb) of spaghetti noodles, I usually make at least 4 layers.

Gently press the noodles down into the liquid.

Add the 6 oz can of tomato paste right on top. Don't stir.

Put the pressure lid on the Ninja Foodi and set the pressure to high and the time for 3 minutes.

After the 3 minutes of pressure cooking are complete. Allow the spaghetti to sit and natural release for another 3 minutes. Make sure the keep warm function is off.

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Natural Release for 3 minutes and then manually release the remaining pressure. Open the lid and stir to combine the tomato paste into the sauce. Don't freak out, I know it looks watery. Please don't worry, it will thicken up and become a glorious sauce that looks and tastes like you cooked it all day on the stove. Turn the Ninja Foodi off.

Put down the Tender Crisp lid and let the spaghetti sit for about 5 minutes. This will allow it to thicken even more. Top with cheese if you like.

Serve & Enjoy!

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Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe

Recipe By: Louise

This is the EASIEST and TASTIEST Ninja Foodi Spaghetti Recipe for sure! You can make it in any pressure cooker too!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Time to pressure 8 minutes mins

Total Time 21 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 People

Calories 441 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup green peppers diced
  • 1 bulb garlic roasted- see recipe below
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛-1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef stock divided
  • 24 ounce spaghetti sauce your favorite kind
  • ½ pound spaghetti noodles broken in half and stacked
  • 6 ounces tomato paste

Instructions

  • Set the saute function on the Ninja Foodi to high Add 1 pound of ground beef, 11/2 teaspoon fine grind sea salt, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning & 1 cup of diced onion to the Inner pot.

  • Break up meat with a non metal utensil (I use the Mix and Chop)and stir until the meat is almost cooked through.

  • Add 1 cup of diced green pepper or whatever other veggies you like. Add 1 whole bulb of roasted garlic (or 3 cloves of minced garlic)and 1 teaspoon of white sugar (optional).

  • When the ground beef is cooked through, add in one 14.5 oz can of fired roasted diced tomatoes, 3 cups of beef broth (you will use a total of 4). Do not stir.

  • Pour in a 24 oz jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce. Pour the remaining 1 cup of beef stock into the jar and put the lid back on. Shake to remove all the sauce from the sides and pour into pot. Add in ¼-1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Break ½ pound (½ box) of spaghetti noodles, broken in half and layered in a criss cross fashion. Gently push down the noodles until they are covered with liquid. See post or video below for details.

  • Add in a 6oz can of tomato paste right on top and don't stir.

  • Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes. Allow to natural release for 3 minutes. Open lid and stir well.

  • Close the Tender Crisp Lid (the pot is off) and let sit for 5 minutes. Top with cheese if you like. Serve and Enjoy!

Roasting Garlic in the Foodi

  • Cut the top off of the garlic bulb and drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil. Put it on the Ninja Foodi rack on the low setting and set the bake to 325° F for 35 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1773mgPotassium: 1330mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1040IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 5mg

Keyword easy spaghetti recipe, Ninja Foodi Recipe, Ninja foodi spaghetti recipe, pressure cooker spaghetti

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

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Quick & Easy NO FAIL spaghetti recipe for the Ninja Foodi or IP (2024)

FAQs

How much water for pasta in Ninja Foodi? ›

Directions for making Ninja Foodi Pasta: 1. Add 1.5 cups of water or broth per 8 ounces of pasta.

How to make simple spaghetti better? ›

14 Things You Can Add To Spaghetti Sauce
  1. Fresh Veggies Add Taste And Nutrition. ...
  2. Garlic Is A Classic Addition To Spaghetti Sauce. ...
  3. Fresh Greens Brighten Pasta Sauce. ...
  4. Adding Meat Makes Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade. ...
  5. Acid Adds Brightness To Spaghetti. ...
  6. Sugar Can Balance An Acidic Sauce.
Jun 3, 2024

Can you cook spaghetti in an air fryer? ›

Cooking spaghetti in an air fryer offers several advantages. It allows you to achieve a deliciously crisp texture on the outside while maintaining a tender interior. Additionally, using an air fryer eliminates the need for excessive oil, making it a healthier cooking option.

What is the best way to cook spaghetti? ›

The most popular way to cook spaghetti is simple. Put the pasta into plenty of boiling water, stir it, bring it to a simmer, turn the heat off, put a lid on and leave it to finish cooking for 10-12 mins.

How much water do I need for 2 cups of pasta? ›

For types that aren't long like spaghetti, two cups of water should do. For longer types, four cups of water should be enough, though I've done Asian-style noodles with two cups using a frying pan (it's wide enough to let me see what I'm doing when boiling the noodles).

How to make 1 cup of pasta water? ›

How to Make an Emergency Pasta Water Replacement. Mix together ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 cup of water and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes until hot. Use this mixture as you would use pasta water to create a sauce with a silky consistency.

What is the secret to good spaghetti? ›

For the best spaghetti, cook it in salted water.

Pasta water should taste salty. I add a lot of salt to our pasta water (it makes the pasta taste delicious). I add about one tablespoon of salt for every four quarts (16 cups) of water, which is perfect for cooking one pound of pasta.

What 5 foods should you not put in an air fryer? ›

Take a gander of this list of top foods that should never make their way into your air fryer.
  • Wet Batters. ...
  • Cheesy Items. ...
  • Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
  • Baked Goods. ...
  • Greens. ...
  • Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
  • Too Much of Anything.
Apr 14, 2023

Is it OK to put sauce in air fryer? ›

Air fryers are made for frying solid food, not liquid sauces. The pressure from the air can cause the liquids to spray around in your basket, leading to all sorts of damage to your appliance. If you want to cook with sauce, use your oven or stovetop.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

How do you make cooked spaghetti taste better? ›

Sometimes I put Italian seasoning & salt in my noodle water. & I like to add sautéed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & also some extra basil to my sauce. It adds more flavor & texture. This, sautéed onion and pepper in a pan, then add the tomato sauce to combine and heat, then sauce strained noodles.

How do Italians cook spaghetti? ›

Keep the temperature high on boiling. It will cook the pasta quicker, and it's the only way to achieve pasta al dente. As soon as you lower the heat to simmer, you'll end up with mushy pasta, which is harder to digest (always keep in kind our worst enemy here: gelatinization of starches).

Do you cook spaghetti covered or uncovered? ›

Should you cover the pasta when cooking it? It's okay to put a lid on the pot while you are waiting for the water to boil. However, after it starts to boil and you add the pasta to the water, you should remove the lid to prevent the water from bubbling over.

What is the ratio for liquid when cooking pasta? ›

How much water should you use? Use about 4 quarts of water for every 1 pound of pasta. In general, the more pasta you are cooking, the more water you should use to prevent the pasta from clumping up too much in the pot. Should you use cold or hot water to start?

How much water do I add to Ninja Foodi? ›

At a minimum, for any recipe in Pressure function use 250ml of water/liquid. Tip: When cooking starchy or heavy foods using recipes not included in the inspiration guide, add up to 250ml of additional liquid. If 'No Pressure' or 'Add Water' displays when pressure cooking, add up to 250ml of additional liquid.

How much water do you actually need for pasta? ›

1. For every one pound of pasta, bring 5 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Once water is boiling, add salt. We recommend about 2 tablespoons of coarse sea salt to every 5 quarts of water.

What ratio of pasta to water is recommended for cooking pasta? ›

For perfect pasta: Water to Pasta Ratio: Use 4-6 quarts of water per pound of dry pasta. 🍝💧 Boiling Time: Boil pasta for 8-12 minutes, depending on the type and desired doneness.

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