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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
Just 8 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep is all that stands between you and a plate of this delicious Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 465 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound frozen meatballs (450g)
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 3 cups water (720ml)
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Drizzle the oil in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Scatter the meatballs in the bottom of the pot, and break the spaghetti noodles in half, or small enough to lay down in the pot, over the meatballs. Sprinkle with salt and top with sauce and water. (Do not stir.)
- Secure the lid, making sure the steam valve is sealed. Cook under high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick Release the steam once the time is up.
- Stir the noodles, sauce, and meatballs to combine. If the mixture looks a little watery, cover it and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb more liquid, then stir again. Serve topped with parmesan and basil.
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Notes
- The amount of salt needed may vary. Depending on the pasta sauce you use, you may need more or less salt. If your sauce seems on the salty side, a good rule of thumb is to reduce the salt to just ½ teaspoon, and vice versa.
- Feel free to doctor your jarred spaghetti sauce. I like adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, Italian seasoning for freshness, or, if I have extra time, sautéeing onion in the pot first for texture and complexity.
- Watch your hands and your cabinets with the steam. The “quick release” function will release a bunch of steam all at once—if you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to get burned. The heat and moisture can also negatively affect your wood finish or paint, so try to move the Instant Pot to an open spot in the kitchen or near the oven hood vent.
Nutrition Information
Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
402mg
(17%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.