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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Delicious spaghetti and meatballs made conveniently in an Instant Pot is perfect for a busy weeknight.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian style frozen meatballs*
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles which is half a box of spaghetti
  • 2 cups beef stock I opt for low sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce 28 oz

Instructions

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  1. Remove meatballs from packaging and add directly to Instant Pot pan, in an unplugged instant pot, while frozen.
  2. Remove 1/2 spaghetti from a box and hold to snap in half.
  3. Layer spaghetti over frozen meatballs in Instant Pot.
  4. Dump sauce over spaghetti in Instant Pot. Do not stir.
  5. If using any herbs, season when adding sauce.
  6. Pour in stock and water.
  7. Do not stir.
  8. Close Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure for nine minutes.
  9. Let the Instant Pot cook at pressure for 9 minutes until the timer goes off. Note: this is tested in Denver, CO. Reduce down to 6 minutes according to your preference and altitude (if too soft, reduce time to 7 minutes and troubleshoot from there, but most people like this cooked at 9 minutes.)
  10. Quick release when food is done, maintain a safe distance to prevent steam burns.
  11. Stir well to toss spaghetti and meatballs in sauce.
  12. Remove from Instant Pot quickly to prevent overcooking, and serve!
  13. Optional: top with fresh grated parmesan cheese, and a bit of fresh parsley or basil.

Notes

  • *can be turkey, beef, pork, chicken, vegan, large or small - just needs to be FROZEN and PRE-COOKED

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 761mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 761mg 32%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.