Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs With Frozen Meatballs
Do you want to enjoy a hearty and delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy nights or when you don't want to spend too much time cooking. Read on to learn how to make this mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups water
- Shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the "Saute" setting. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add frozen meatballs and water, and stir to combine.
- Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the Instant Pot, making sure to submerge it in the sauce and liquid. Do not stir the spaghetti.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
- Press the "Manual" button and select a cooking time of 8 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is up, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 5 minutes before turning the valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot lid and stir the spaghetti and meatballs. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of red wine to the sauce before cooking.
- If you prefer your spaghetti al dente, reduce the cooking time to 6 minutes.
- If the spaghetti is not fully cooked after 8 minutes of cooking time, add an additional 1/2 cup of water and cook for an additional 2 minutes at high pressure.
- If you don't have frozen meatballs, you can use fresh meatballs instead. Brown them in the Instant Pot before adding the other ingredients.
Now that you know how to make Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs with Frozen Meatballs, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal in no time. This recipe is perfect for busy nights or when you want a hearty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. Give it a try and enjoy!
