Description
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines tender pasta with juicy meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick recipe delivers bold flavors without the fuss of multiple pots and pans. Enjoy a hearty dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 (14 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add olive oil. Brown meatballs for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add crushed tomatoes, remaining minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pot; stir well.
- Break spaghetti in half and layer it over the sauce. Nestle the browned meatballs on top.
- Pour in 2 cups of water (or broth), close the lid securely, and set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
- After cooking, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes before carefully venting any remaining steam. Stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter dish. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Use gluten-free pasta and breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.