High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti
This High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti provides 47g protein and 621 calories per serving in a complete carb-protein meal. Quick stovetop preparation batches 4 servings in minimal time, consolidating cooking into one pot. Built for lifters who need post-workout carbs and protein in a single dish without multiple cooking steps.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
- •1 Teaspoon Each: Fine Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
- •Pasta Sauce, Marinara, Canned
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(227g)
- •Cottage Cheese (2%)(240g)
1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Basil, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and ground beef. Cook, crumbling the beef as you go, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2Turn off Sauté. Add 1/2 cup of the water and scrape the bottom of the pot well with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits.
- 3Break spaghetti in half and scatter it in crisscross layers over the beef. Pour the marinara sauce evenly on top, then pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups water. Do not stir.
- 4Lock the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual (or Pressure Cook) on high pressure for 7 minutes. (*See note below for different cooking times for different brands of high-protein pastas.*) Once cooking ends, quick-release the pressure.
- 5While the pasta is pressure cooking, blend the cottage cheese in a blender (or you can use an immersion blender) until completely smooth.
- 6Remove the lid and gently stir the pasta. Stir in the blended cottage cheese until creamy, then mix in the Parmesan. Let rest for 2–3 minutes — the sauce will thicken as it sits.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm, topped with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if you’d like, and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
621
calories
47g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 49g
- Saturated fat
- 10.1g
- Sodium
- 1019 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
4 servings per batch · ~385g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti have per serving?
Each serving contains 47g of protein and 621 calories with 25g fat and 49g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio makes this a solid mid-range option for hitting daily targets without excessive calories.
How long does High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti take to make?
Quick prep recipe that produces 4 servings in one batch, scaling efficiently for weeknight dinners or splitting into portion containers for back-to-back meal prep sessions.
Is High Protein Instant Pot Spaghetti good for muscle gain?
At 47g protein and 621 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle-building phases with solid macronutrient distribution. The 49g carbs per serving refuel glycogen stores after training without excess calories.
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