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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

A quick, hands-off Instant Pot meal of spaghetti simmered in sauce with frozen meatballs for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen meatballs homemade or store-bought, cooked or frozen
  • 8 oz spaghetti uncooked, break in half
  • 24 oz pasta sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Arrange the frozen meatballs in a single layer on the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
  • Break the spaghetti in half and lay the strands over the meatballs in an even layer.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the spaghetti to help prevent sticking.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the spaghetti, then add the water; press the pasta down so it is covered by the sauce and liquid.
  • Cover the Instant Pot and set to High pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When the cooking time finishes, perform a quick-release of the pressure and carefully open the lid.
  • Stir the pasta and meatballs together in the sauce until combined, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with basil before serving.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • tongs or spatula
  • Wooden Spoon

Notes

  • Total time includes time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.