Instant Pot Spaghetti And Uncooked Meatballs
Do you want to have a delicious and hearty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen? You can try making Instant Pot spaghetti and uncooked meatballs. This recipe is easy to prepare and cook, and it only takes a few minutes of your time. With the Instant Pot, you can have perfectly cooked spaghetti and meatballs in no time.
Ingredients
Before we start cooking, let's gather all the ingredients that we need:
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 pound of spaghetti
- 1 jar (24 ounces) of your favorite pasta sauce
- 3 cups of water
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's start cooking:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- With your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In the Instant Pot, add the spaghetti, pasta sauce, and water. Stir until the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce.
- Add the meatballs on top of the spaghetti, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to the sealing position.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual mode and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- When the cooking time is done, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to the venting position. Wait for the steam to release completely before opening the lid.
- Give the spaghetti and meatballs a good stir to combine everything.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
If you want to make this recipe even better, here are some tips and tricks that you can follow:
- You can use any type of ground meat that you prefer, such as pork, chicken, or turkey.
- If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or panko instead.
- You can add more or less spices depending on your taste preference.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a dollop of cream cheese or heavy cream after cooking.
- You can top the spaghetti and meatballs with more grated Parmesan cheese or chopped parsley.
Conclusion
Instant Pot spaghetti and uncooked meatballs is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With the Instant Pot, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal without spending too much time in the kitchen. Follow this recipe and add your own twist to make it even better. Enjoy!
