This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe offers a quick and convenient way to enjoy a classic comfort food. By cooking everything in one pot, you get tender spaghetti and a rich, savory meat sauce with minimal cleanup.

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics and Beef: Add the olive oil to the bottom of your Instant Pot and turn on the “Sauté” function. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue to sauté, breaking up the beef, until it is cooked through and browned. Drain any excess fat, then scrape the cooked meat mixture out of the Instant Pot and set it aside for later.
2. Layer Spaghetti: Turn the “Sauté” function off. Pour half of the water (1.5 cups) into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them in an “x” pattern in the bottom of the pot. This helps prevent them from sticking together.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Cover the spaghetti noodles completely with the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and the remaining water (1.5 cups). Ensure that all the noodles are fully submerged in the liquid.
4. Pressure Cook: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the “Sealing” position. Cook on “Manual” (or “Pressure Cook”) on high pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Release Pressure: Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully push the valve to the “Venting” position to quick release any remaining pressure.
6. Combine and Serve: Once the pressure has fully released and the lid can be opened, carefully open the lid. Return the cooked meat mixture to the Instant Pot. Stir everything thoroughly to combine the meat, sauce, and spaghetti well before serving.