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    Soulfully Made » Latest Recipes » Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Nikki Lee Published:October 28, 2018 | Updated: August 17, 2021

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    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs - Meatballs, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes and pasta and you have a quick one pot family pleasing meal.

    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs sprinkled with parsley nested in a white bowl

    So many people have been really loving Instant Pot recipes on the blog and have been requesting more of them.  I will try to keep the coming! Y'all know I am in love with this thing. And what I really love about my Instant Pot - Pressure Cooker is that you can get dinner on the table so quickly. And with this dish it's all made in one pot. That means less clean up. WIN every TIME!

    When I make a homemade spaghetti sauce, I love to cook it all day and let the flavors marry! If I don't have time to that I make my Kicked UP Jar Sauce Recipe. But there are also days I need something ever quicker and easier. This Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs is the perfect compromise, and still has amazing flavor.

    When I first got married there was always a debate on whether to serve the sauce all mixed in or served over the top. My husband grew up with his all mixed together and I the later. Not that I didn't love his mom's spaghetti, but it wasn't the way I grew up eating it. His mom always made a quick version with Ragu sauce out of the jar. And he loved it that way. So this dish makes him feel like he is getting a version of his mom's cooking.

    Now that his mom has passed, this one brings back great memories around the table eating spaghetti and french fries. Yes you heard that right she always made french fries with her spaghetti. I never understood that combination, but this girl has never met a french fry she didn't like. And let's just say that never happened at my house. It was always some garlic bread and usually a salad. But hey it was delicious and something we smile about to this day! Food memories are the best memories! So let's get cooking and making some more!

    What you need for Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

    • Frozen Meatballs (Easy Homemade Meatballs or Store bought)
    • Spaghetti pasta
    • Water or Broth
    • Diced Tomatoes
    • 2 Jars of Pasta Sauce
    • Garlic Powder
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

    How to make Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs in 3 Easy Steps

    a closeup of my instant pot spaghetti and meatballs with marinara sauce

    Step 1.  Add frozen meatballs into the bottom of 6 quart Instant Pot.

    Step 2.  Break the spaghetti noodles in half and randomly place over the meat. (Don't place them all in one direction). Pour in the water, then cover with the diced tomatoes. Top with the pasta or "Spaghetti Sauce". Then add the spices.

    Step 3.  Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock in place. Cook for 8 minutes on high pressure and then do a manual quick release. Give it a stir and serve.

     

    A close up of this Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs with noodles, marinara sauce, and chopped basil

    Getting dinner on the table and gathering family is important in this ever so busy culture we live in. This one will do it quickly and just imagine only one pot to clean! So go ahead and use chinet or paper plates and bring on the conversation with your loved ones.

     

    A close up of this Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs with noodles, marinara sauce, and chopped basil

     

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    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

    A close up of this Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs with noodles, marinara sauce, and chopped basil

    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Author: Nikki Lee
    5 from 14 votes
    Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs - Frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes and pasta and you have a quick one pot family pleasing meal.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 448 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds meatballs, cooked, frozen
    • 1 pound spaghetti noodles, broken in half
    • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
    • 2 24 ounce jars pasta or spaghetti sauce
    • 3 cups water
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (or to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch red pepper flakes, (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Add frozen meatballs into the bottom of 6 quart Instant Pot. 
    • Break the spaghetti noodles in half and randomly place over the meat. (Don't place them all in one direction). Pour in the water, then cover with the diced tomatoes. Top with the pasta or "Spaghetti Sauce". Then add the spices.
    • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock in place. Cook for 8 minutes on high pressure and then do a manual quick release. Give it a stir and serve.

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    This can be made with homemade or store bought meatballs. I personally prefer homemade, but in a pinch the ones in the freezer section work. See recipe for skillet meatballs. You can make these meatballs and cook in the oven or skillet until done, without the sauce and freeze for future use. You can also freeze uncooked. In that case, add 1 cup water to the instant pot and cook the frozen uncooked meatballs for about 8 minutes. Manual release and then cook this recipe as directed with 1 cup less of water added.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 448 kcal Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 21 g Fat: 26 g Saturated Fat: 9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 15 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 75 mg Sodium: 1007 mg Fiber: 4 g Sugar: 6 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    A close up of this Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs with noodles, marinara sauce, and chopped basil

     

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    1. MartyT says

      September 13, 2021 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      Super easy with store bought meatballs! I'm adding this one to my regular rotation!

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        September 14, 2021 at 12:13 pm

        That awesome to hear! It does make for an easy weeknight dinner!

        Reply
    2. Kassie says

      December 15, 2019 at 10:58 pm

      5 stars
      Just got an instant pot for an early Christmas gift, and can’t wait to try it out! Will the time on this, or any, recipe using dried noodles differ if using rice (gluten free) noodles?

      Reply
    3. Billy D Hughes says

      October 23, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 27, 2019 at 10:06 am

        Thank you Billy!

        Reply
    4. Kate says

      November 16, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      I haven't mastered pasta in the instant pot yet - I really need to try this!

      Reply
    5. Hezzi-D says

      November 15, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      I love my Instant Pot and can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 28, 2018 at 7:03 pm

        I love mine too! Always trying something new!

        Reply
    6. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      November 01, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      It looks really delish! It will quickly become a family favorite!

      Reply
    7. Lindsay Cotter says

      November 01, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Easy dinner for the win! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 03, 2018 at 8:43 am

        Thank you so much Lindsay! Easy dinners are a must on some nights!

        Reply
    8. penny says

      October 28, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      do you use the 6 quart or 8 quart instant pot

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 29, 2018 at 2:22 pm

        Penny, I use a 6 qt Instant Pot.

        Reply
        • Cyndy says

          December 14, 2018 at 12:43 am

          Can you use an 8qt qith same amt of water?

        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          December 15, 2018 at 10:03 am

          I have not tested any recipes in an 8 qt so I can not say for certain. But from what I have read it seems as if there should be enough water in this recipe to work. Best of luck I would love to hear how it works.

        • Abby says

          January 02, 2019 at 4:05 pm

          5 stars
          It worked great I’m my 8qt!

        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          January 02, 2019 at 4:10 pm

          Wonderful! That is great to know! Thank you so much for sharing!

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