Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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

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