This Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs dish provides a fast and easy way to enjoy a timeless comfort meal. Preparing everything in a single pot results in perfectly cooked spaghetti and a hearty, flavorful meat sauce, all while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients:
Ingredient Amount
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Chopped onion ½ onion
Ground beef 1 pound
Garlic powder 2 teaspoons
Salt and pepper To taste
Minced garlic 3 teaspoons
Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon
Pasta sauce 1 jar (about 24 oz)
Water 3 cups
Spaghetti 1 pound
Diced tomatoes 1 can (about 14.5 oz)
Instructions:
Cook Onion and Beef:
Pour the olive oil into the Instant Pot and select the Sauté setting. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–5 minutes. Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Cook while breaking up the meat until fully browned. Drain excess grease, then remove the meat mixture from the pot and set aside.
Arrange the Spaghetti:
Turn off the Sauté function. Add 1½ cups of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them in a crisscross pattern to reduce sticking.
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Add Liquids and Sauce:
Pour the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and remaining 1½ cups of water over the spaghetti. Make sure the noodles are completely covered by the liquid.
