Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

5 from 14 votes

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

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

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 448kcal

Author: Nikki Lee

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.

Notes

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.

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