Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles uncooked
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- 24 ounces pasta sauce 1 jar
- 16 ounces frozen meatballs fully cooked
Instructions
- Break the spaghetti noodles into halves or thirds. Then crisscross or fan the noodles throughout the stainless steel liner to prevent them from clumping.1 pound spaghetti noodles
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning over the noodles. Pour the chicken broth and water over the noodles, so it reaches the bottom of the stainless steel liner.2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons Italian seasonings, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ½ cups water
- Add the spaghetti sauce over the top of the noodles, but DO NOT STIR. Place the meatballs in an even layer on top of the sauce.24 ounces pasta sauce, 16 ounces frozen meatballs
- Close the lid, and ensure that the valve is set to sealing. Press the manual (pressure cook) button, and adjust the time to 5 minutes.
- After the time is up, open the valve for a quick release. Turn off the Instant Pot using the cancel button. The contents will appear soupy, but after the ingredients are stirred the spaghetti will absorb the excess liquid.
- Serve hot, and store any leftover pasta in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 6 ounces. Actual calories will vary.
*Water can be used instead of chicken broth and water.
*Instead of measuring the liquid and pouring it in before adding the pasta sauce, use the empty sauce jar to measure the liquid. It’s equivalent to one (1) jar of chicken broth and half a jar of water. Carefully pour the liquid down the inside of the stainless steel liner after adding the sauce.*
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Serving Size
6 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
521
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
1025
mg
43
%
Potassium
770
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
65
g
22
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
510
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
