Introduction

About this Recipe

Spaghetti and meatballs sounds like a really good place to start. This recipe came together in the Instant Pot in the time it would have taken to bring a stock pot to a simmer on the stove. Plus it’s a great way to turn out spaghetti and meatballs in a fraction of the time it would take to make them in a traditional oven. And, with pasta being both delicious and filling, spaghetti and meatballs are a favorite recipe for our busy households.

Ingredients

✓ 1 lb hamburger meat
✓ 24 oz Spaghetti Sauce of choice
✓ 6 - 8 oz Spaghetti Noodles of choice
✓ 1 cup water
✓ 1 - 2 teaspoon sea salt (extra teaspoon for seasoning veggies is optional)
✓ 1 - 2 teaspoon italian seasoning (extra for seasoning veggies is optional)
✓ 1/4 cup chopped onion
✓ 1/4 cup chopped carrot
✓ 1/4 cup chopped celery
✓ 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

✓ Saute veggies in olive oil using Saute mode-about 3-5 minutes
✓ Mix meat and spices, form 11-12 meatballs
✓ Pour 1 cup water in pot when veggies are done (turn off IP)
✓ Break Noodles into thirds and evenly arrange
✓ Place Meatballs on top without touching each other
✓ Pour sauce on top
✓ Close lid, knob to seal
✓ Set on Manual/High Pressure for 5 min
✓ Carefully Quick Release ASAP once it is done cooking
✓ Turn off the warming mode, stir, serve and enjoy!