Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    642 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner in a hurry. Delicious and one pot!

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Ingredients

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Meatballs:

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , finely grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef

Tomato Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup onion , chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon homemade Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seed
  • 10 ounces dry spaghetti , broken in half
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Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the egg, breadcrumbs, salt, white pepper, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and evaporated milk. Crumble in the ground beef and toss to combine, but do not over mix.
  2. Form the ground beef mixture into 8 large meatballs. Set aside.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to the saute function, add the olive oil and raw meatballs. Cook, turning every so often for 5 minutes. Stir in the onion and garlic, sauteing for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the water, crushed tomato, Italian seasoning and fennel seed, tossing to coat the meatballs.
  5. Break the spaghetti pieces in half and place over the meatballs and sauce, spoon sauce over the pasta to try and cover it.
  6. Lock lid in place. Set to manual high pressure and set for 10 minutes.
  7. Use quick release method. If the sauce is too watery, change function to simmer for 3-4 minutes and leave it uncovered for the water to evaporate.
  8. Serve and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  9. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • About 50% of the individuals who have made this received a "burn notice" for too little liquid. Crushed tomatoes can vary greatly by brand as to how much liquid versus whole tomato is in the can. If yours is more of a puree, add 1 cup of water. If yours has large chunks of tomato and is less liquidy or really thick, add an additional 1/2 cup (1 1/2 cups total) water. 
  • Toss well when finished and allow to sit to let some of the water mix into the sauce. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 642kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 1090mg (45%) Potassium 1234mg (35%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 560IU (11%) Vitamin C 20.4mg (23%) Calcium 204mg (20%) Iron 7.3mg (41%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 642 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 642kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 1090mg 45%
Potassium 1234mg 26%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 560IU 11%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 23%
Calcium 204mg 20%
Iron 7.3mg 41%

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

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