Dinner in under 30 minutes? Yes please! This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs brings together tender, juicy beef meatballs and perfectly cooked spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce — all made in ONE pot. Less mess, more flavor, and maximum comfort!
📝 Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the spaghetti:
- 8 oz spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 2½ cups water or beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the meatballs: In a bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, seasoning, salt & pepper. Form into 12–14 small meatballs.
2️⃣ Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and brown meatballs for about 2 minutes (don’t cook fully). Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Layer the ingredients:
- Break spaghetti in half and layer it in a crisscross pattern.
- Pour in the sauce, then the water or broth. Do not stir.
- Place meatballs on top.
4️⃣ Seal the lid and set to High Pressure for 8 minutes.
5️⃣ When done, quick release the pressure. Gently stir everything to combine and coat the pasta in sauce.
6️⃣ Let sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with Parmesan and basil, if desired.
💡 Tips for Success
- Don’t stir before pressure cooking to prevent a burn warning.
- Prefer softer meatballs? Use a mix of beef
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or a pinch of crushed red pepper to the sauce.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ One-pot dinner = minimal cleanup
✔️ Done in under 30 minutes
✔️ Family-friendly and meal-prep approved
✔️ Tastes like you cooked all day — but you didn’t 😉
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