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Pressure Cooker Spaghetti And Meatballs

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๐Ÿ This Instant Pot Spaghetti with Juicy Meatballs recipe offers a fast, hassle-free way to enjoy a classic meal without boiling pasta separately.
โฒ๏ธ Cooking everything in one pot saves time and delivers perfectly tender spaghetti soaked in savory tomato sauce with flavorful meatballs.

  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿฒ Do not stir ingredients before cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
โณ Use the quick-release method carefully to avoid sauce splattering.
๐Ÿž Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal experience.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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