Description
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms busy weeknights into delightful family feasts. With tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce over perfectly cooked spaghetti, this one-pot wonder delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Experience the joy of gathering around the dinner table with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water or broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode; add olive oil and diced onions. Cook until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes and water/broth; stir well. Gently place meatballs into the pot.
- Secure the lid and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes with a natural release.
- Remove meatballs; add uncooked spaghetti to sauce, stir, seal the lid again, and cook on high pressure for another 4 minutes.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg