Ingredients
1 pound (approximately 450 grams) meatballs
12 ounces (about 340 grams) spaghetti noodles
1 can (14 ounces or 400 grams) diced tomatoes (optional)
1 jar (24 ounces or 680 grams) spaghetti or marinara sauce with Italian seasoning
3 cups (720 ml) water or broth
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Shredded mozzarella cheese for garnish
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
1 lb ground beef or turkey (optional substitution)
2 cups marinara sauce (optional substitution)
8 oz spaghetti (optional substitution)
2 cloves minced garlic (optional add-in)
1 egg (optional add-in)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional add-in)
salt and pepper to taste (optional add-in)
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by mincing garlic, grating Parmesan, and mixing ground meat with egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to form the meatball mixture.
2-Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs for consistent cooking results.
3-Use the sautรฉ function to brown the meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, then set them aside.
4-Deglaze the pot with a splash of marinara sauce, scraping up those tasty browned bits.
5-Add the meatballs back, layer in the broken spaghetti, liquid, and sauce as described.
6-Seal and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, followed by a natural release for 5 minutes and a quick release.
7-Open the lid, stir gently, and adjust seasoning before serving with garnishes.
8-For dietary swaps like vegan options, use appropriate ingredients during the mixing step to keep it customized.
Last Step:
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๐ฒ Do not stir ingredients before cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
โณ Use the quick-release method carefully to avoid sauce splattering.
๐ Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Pressure Release Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
