This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a delicious, convenient twist on a traditional Italian family favorite. Make this classic pasta dish easily in your versatile Instant Pot.
Ingredients
1 lb frozen meatballs homemade or store-bought
8 oz uncooked spaghetti broken in half
24 oz pasta sauce
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Arrange meatballs in a single layer in pot
Top with layer of halved spaghetti noodles
Drizzle noodles with olive oil to prevent sticking
Pour pasta sauce and water over noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged
Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes
Quick release pressure and open lid carefully
Stir in Parmesan cheese until coated
Garnish with fresh basil
Do Not Stir ingredients together before pressure cooking to prevent burning error messages.
Notes
Quick release pressure after 10 minutes
Let pasta rest 5 minutes allowing liquid to absorb
Add Italian seasoning, garlic, or red pepper flakes to sauce for extra flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal
1 lb frozen meatballs homemade or store-bought
8 oz uncooked spaghetti broken in half
24 oz pasta sauce
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Arrange meatballs in a single layer in pot
Top with layer of halved spaghetti noodles
Drizzle noodles with olive oil to prevent sticking
Pour pasta sauce and water over noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged
Pressure cook on High for 10 minutes
Quick release pressure and open lid carefully
Stir in Parmesan cheese until coated
Garnish with fresh basil
Do Not Stir ingredients together before pressure cooking to prevent burning error messages.
Notes
Quick release pressure after 10 minutes
Let pasta rest 5 minutes allowing liquid to absorb
Add Italian seasoning, garlic, or red pepper flakes to sauce for extra flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal