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Creamy Spaghetti and Meatballs in the Instant Pot

This creamy one-pot spaghetti and meatball dinner comes together fast in the Instant Pot for a rich, comforting meal with minimal effort and clean-up.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot 6-quart

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen meatballs
  • 1 pound spaghetti noodles dry
  • 3 cups water
  • 24 ounce spaghetti sauce jarred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 cup cream or half and half
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Toss the frozen meatballs into the Instant Pot.
  • Break the dry spaghetti in half and add to the pot. Pour in the water and spaghetti sauce, then add garlic powder and oregano.
  • Gently stir to submerge noodles evenly in the liquid.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure once cooking is complete.
  • Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Let sit a few minutes to thicken before serving.

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Notes

Break noodles in half for best fit. Pre-cooked meatballs work too. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later use.