1. **Sauté Onions and Meat:**
– Turn the Air Pot to the Sauté setting. Once it’s ready, add the olive oil and chopped onion.
– Sauté the onion until it softens slightly, then add the ground beef and seasonings (Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper). Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked.
– Stir in the freshly minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. **Prepare for Cooking:**
– Remove the cooked meat from the pot and set aside.
– Add 3 cups of water to the pot, scraping the bottom well to prevent any burning during pressure cooking.
3. **Add Noodles and Sauce:**
– Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them in the pot in a criss-cross pattern to prevent clumping.
– Pour the jar of spaghetti sauce over the noodles.
– Add the optional can of diced tomatoes on top of the spaghetti sauce.
– Pour the water around the sides and over the tomatoes, pressing down slightly to ensure the spaghetti is fully submerged in the water.
4. **Pressure Cook:**
– Place the lid on the Air Pot and turn the valve to the sealing position.
– Press the Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 5 minutes.
5. **Release Pressure:**
– Once the cooking time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes.
– After 5 minutes, perform a quick release by turning the valve until the pressure pin drops.
6. **Combine and Serve:**
– Open the lid and stir the spaghetti, sauce, tomatoes, and meat together until well combined.
– Serve the homemade spaghetti with a dinner salad and garlic cheese toast if desired.
Enjoy your homemade spaghetti, a perfect comforting meal for any night of the week
