Instant pot spaghetti and frozen meatballs
This instant pot spaghetti and frozen meatballs recipe is a one pot dish the whole family will enjoy. With a few ingredients and less than 30 mins, you got dinner served in no time.
Ingredients
- 20 meatballs
- 10 oz spaghetti
- 24 oz Pasta Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cups water or chicken /vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground rosemary optional
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional toppings
- ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Arrange the frozen meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the inner pot.
- Break the spaghetti in half and layer the pieces randomly to prevent sticking.
- Pour in water or stock (refer to notes for instructions on using meat/vegetable stock).
- Next, add the Pasta Sauce, sprinkle the spice blend, and drizzle the oil.
- Cover the instant pot and ensure the sealing valve is set to "sealing" position. Choose manual pressure cook and set the timer to 7 minutes for al dente or 8 minutes for a softer texture.
- After the cooking cycle finishes, perform a quick release and open the instant pot when the float valve is down. Stir the contents to combine.
- Cover the pot with an Instant Pot glass lid and allow it to rest for approximately two minutes to thicken.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 709mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 691IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
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