SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS IN THE INSTANT POT®

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This is a fast way make a spaghetti and meatball recipe. For convenience's sake, store-bought fresh meatballs are being used, although homemade meatballs can be used instead.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups water
10 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
30 ounces fresh pork meatballs
2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon oregano

Steps:

Pour water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add spaghetti and mix to ensure noodles are separate.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Place noodles in a covered dish and keep warm.
Add meatballs, crushed tomatoes, and minced garlic to the Instant Pot®. Stir to ensure meatballs are covered by the sauce.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and oregano. Stir to combine.
Place noodles in a bowl and serve with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 137.7 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 2.5 g