Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce; 1 large egg, beaten; 4 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce; 12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1
In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, pesto, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well with clean hands and form in to 8 meatballs.
2
Add olive oil and 1/4 cup of marinara sauce to the bottom of the inner pot and set Instant Pot to Saute function. Cook meatballs for 2 to 3 minutes. Shake the pot gently to make sure the meatballs aren't sticking to the bottom.
3
Press Cancel. Scatter the pasta over the meatballs, layer in opposite directions to prevent the pasta from clumping together. Top pasta with remaining 1 cup of sauce, followed by 2 cups of water.
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Cover and lock the lid in place, set to Pressure Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. When the cook time is up, quick release the pressure. Remove the lid, pour pasta and meatballs out onto a large platter or serving dish. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition Info Per Serving: Serves: 4 (does not include Parmesan cheese) ; Calories: 611 ; Total Fat: 20 grams; Saturated Fat: 6 gram; Total Carbohydrate:72 grams; Sugars: 8 grams; Protein: 37 grams; Sodium: 794 milligrams; Cholesterol: 121 milligrams; Fiber: 3 grams.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, 1 large egg, beaten, 4 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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