Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 3 cups water
• 12 ounces spaghetti (broken in half)

Method

1. 01

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.

2. 02

   Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the meatballs in batches for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the meatballs and set aside.

3. 03

   Pour in the marinara sauce and water, stirring to combine. Return the meatballs to the pot and gently submerge them in the sauce.

4. 04

   Add the broken spaghetti to the pot, pressing it down into the liquid.

5. 05

   Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

6. 06

   Perform a quick release and stir the pasta and meatballs gently. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.