Description
This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian-American dish with the convenience of a pressure cooker. Tender meatballs, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and flavorful marinara sauce come together in one pot for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound frozen or fresh meatballs
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti (uncooked, broken in half)
Sauce:
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
Liquid:
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Layer meatballs, spaghetti, marinara sauce, and seasonings in the pot.
- Cook: Add liquid, seal the Instant Pot, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Finish: Stir gently to combine. Top with Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- If using fresh meatballs, reduce cooking time to 7 minutes.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or ricotta cheese after cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus pressure build and release)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
