Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe – Easy One-Pot Pasta Dinner
This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe is a quick, convenient twist on the traditional Italian classic. With tender pasta, flavorful tomato sauce, and juicy meatballs all cooked together in one pot, this dish makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
1 lb frozen meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
8 oz uncooked spaghetti (broken in half)
24 oz pasta sauce
3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
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Pasta cooked in Instant Pot
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No-fail Instant Pot spaghetti
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Simple one-pot pasta recipe
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Frozen meatballs in Instant Pot
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How to cook spaghetti in Instant Pot
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Classic Italian pasta made easy
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Instant Pot comfort food recipes
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Quick and easy pasta dinner
Place the frozen meatballs in a single layer in your Instant Pot.
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and layer them evenly over the meatballs.
Drizzle the pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the pasta sauce and water over the noodles, making sure they are fully submerged (do not stir).
Secure the lid and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
Use a quick release to carefully release the pressure.
Open the lid, stir in Parmesan cheese until pasta and meatballs are coated.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Important Tip: Do not stir the ingredients together before pressure cooking—this helps prevent a “burn” error message.
Notes
Quick release pressure after 10 minutes.
Let pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken and absorb into the noodles.
For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
One-Pot Instant Pot Pasta: Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Family-Friendly Dinner: Perfect for busy weeknights.
Customizable: Use your favorite pasta sauce and add extra seasonings.
This Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is the ultimate comfort food dinner—fast, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
