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Two bowls of instant pot spaghetti and meatballs next to a plate of garlic toast.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Are you looking for the best instant pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe? Look no further than this easy recipe that includes made-from-scratch meatballs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Pressurizing Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

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

Instructions

  • Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 
  • Mix together with clean hands until fully combined. 
  • Form into 1-inch meatballs and place at the bottom of the instant pot.
  • Break the pound of spaghetti noodles in half and arrange on top of the meatballs.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce over the noodles and top with the 3 cups of water. 
  • Close the lid on your instant pot and set to sealing.
  • Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. 
  • Do a controlled quick release - letting the steam out in quick little bursts. 
  • If the sauce is to thin, set the instant pot to saute and let the sauce cook down for 3-5 minutes. 
  • Serve instant pot spaghetti and meatballs immediately and refrigerate any leftovers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal