Instant Pot Meatballs and Sauce
Make Instant Pot Meatballs and Sauce with this frozen meatballs recipe in pasta sauce. An easy meal perfect for meatball subs or as an appetizer. This is a great recipe for busy weeknights or game day!
Servings: 6
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 36 frozen meatballs precooked
- ½ cup water
- 28 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot liner
- Pour in the water, and add the meatballs
- Add the spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes (if using) Do NOT Stir
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, make sure seal is in sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes
- Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then will cook for 5 minutes
- When pot beeps, turn vent to release pressure. When pin drops, carefully remove lid, and stir meatballs. Serve immediately or leave on KEEP WARM until ready to eat
Notes
Recipe was made in a 6 quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. For an 8 quart or larger, use 1 cup water.
You can use 1/4 cup water for thicker sauce. Frozen meatballs release liquid as they cook.
You can use fresh meatballs, but be sure to brown and partially cook them first, or you may have to cook for more than 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg