Spaghetti and Meatballs in the Instant Pot®

This is a fast way make a spaghetti and meatball recipe. For convenience's sake, store-bought fresh meatballs are being used, although homemade meatballs can be used instead.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 767 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 10 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
• 30 ounces fresh pork meatballs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add spaghetti and mix to ensure noodles are separate.

Step 2

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Place noodles in a covered dish and keep warm.

Step 4

Add meatballs, crushed tomatoes, and minced garlic to the Instant Pot®. Stir to ensure meatballs are covered by the sauce.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and oregano. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Place noodles in a bowl and serve with meatballs and sauce.