Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs: Quick Family Comfort Food

This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is a quick family comfort food that combines tender pasta, juicy meatballs, and hearty sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 9

Natural Release Time 5

Total Time 24

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 bag Italian-style Frozen Meatballs These save time and add a hearty protein boost.

For the Pasta

8 oz Spaghetti Noodles Break them in half to fit in the pot.

For the Liquids

2 cups Water Essential for creating steam.
1 cup Beef Broth Enhances the flavor profile.

For the Sauce

2 cups Spaghetti Sauce Choose a favorite store-bought or homemade sauce.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by gathering all your ingredients and breaking spaghetti noodles in half if needed. Set your Instant Pot to sauté function.
Add the frozen meatballs, broken spaghetti noodles, water, beef broth, and spaghetti sauce into the Instant Pot. Stir gently.
Select manual or pressure cook function and set timer for 9 minutes. Let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes.
Carefully turn the steam release valve to venting position and wait for pressure to fully release. Stir the contents.
Serve warm, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fully cooked frozen meatballs for convenience, or if using fresh, ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. If sauce is too watery, let it sit for a few minutes to thicken naturally.

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