Name: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pound spaghetti noodles; 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce; 3 cups water

Are you looking for the best instant pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe? Look no further than this easy instant pot pasta recipe that includes homemade meatballs and the option for using frozen meatballs in your pressure cooker, too!

I love a good batch of spaghetti and meatballs. I have made them in my oven and slow cooker for many years. I knew it was time to add to my instant pot pasta recipes with an easy recipe for instant pot spaghetti and meatballs.

Many recipes I see for pressure cooker spaghetti and meatballs call for frozen meatballs. I wanted to share how easy it is to make your own meatballs from scratch while still taking advantage of the time-saving abilities of the instant pot electric pressure cooker.

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Why make meatballs from scratch?

I prefer making meatballs from scratch for two main reasons:

I can control the ingredients and avoid unnecessary fillers and preservatives.
I can customize it to my family’s tastes. If you like a spicier meatball, add some cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes. Want a leaner meatball? Use ground turkey. Want to switch to whole grains? You can use whole wheat bread crumbs. The options are endless.

What if I don’t have time to make my own meatballs?

If you don’t want to make your own meatballs, you don’t have to. Frozen meatballs are perfectly acceptable. You can also make a double or triple batch of meatballs and freeze them. Then, just toss them in frozen and cook them in the instant pot following the directions below.

I discuss freezing meatballs in this post if you want detailed instructions.

Ingredients in instant pot spaghetti and meatballs

This recipe is relatively simple. Here are the ingredients:

Meatballs (ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper)
Spaghetti noodles
Store-bought spaghetti sauce or homemade pressure-cooker spaghetti sauce
Water

What should I serve with spaghetti and meatballs?

We love serving spaghetti and meatballs with a simple green salad and some type of bread. I suggest garlic toast, cheesy garlic bread, or crusty french bread.

Can you overcook meatballs in sauce?

No. As long as your meatballs are not overcooked before being put in sauce, they can simmer in the spaghetti sauce for a long time without overcooking. It just adds to the flavor.

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Serves 4