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Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.



Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is a pressure cooker version of a classic dinner recipe perfect for weeknights.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

This Instant Pot spaghetti recipe uses canned marinara sauce and frozen Italian style meatballs.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

This spaghetti and meatballs recipe takes about thirty minutes from start to finish and serves four people.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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To make this Instant Pot spaghetti, I started by dumping a pound of frozen Italian style meatballs into the bottom of my Instant Pot.

frozen meatballs in the bottom of an Instant Pot

Then I broke some spaghetti noodles into thirds so that they would fit into the pot.

I sprinkled the pieces of spaghetti noodles into the pot at all different angles so that they would not stick together when cooking.

uncooked spaghetti noodles in an Instant Pot at all different angles

Then I added some salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the pot.

spices on top of uncooked spaghetti noodles in an Instant Pot

I poured some water over the spaghetti.

uncooked spaghetti noodles in an Instant Pot

Then I poured some marinara sauce over the spaghetti, covering as much of the noodles as possible.

marinara sauce on top of uncooked spaghetti noodles in an Instant Pot

I placed the lid on the Instant Pot, turned the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 8 minutes.

When the Instant Pot was done cooking, I immediately turned the steam release handle to the venting position and performed a quick release.

I removed the lid.

spaghetti and meatballs after pressure cooking in an Instant Pot

I stirred the contents well and then left the spaghetti to sit for three minutes.

cooked spaghetti and meatballs in an Instant Pot

After three minutes I stirred the spaghetti again.

Then I added some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the pot.

shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of spaghetti and meatballs in an Instant Pot

I stirred just until the cheese was melted.

cheesy spaghetti and meatballs in an Instant Pot

Then the cheesy spaghetti and meatballs were ready to serve.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

This simple but tasty pasta recipe is sure to please the whole family.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

I tested this recipe in an 8 quart Instant Pot Duo.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

If you are looking for an easy Instant Pot spaghetti recipe, then you need to try this Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs!

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE


 Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs:

  • 1 lb frozen Italian style meatballs
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

How to Make Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs:

  1. Dump the frozen meatballs into the Instant Pot.
  2. Break the spaghetti noodles into thirds so that they will fit in the pot.
  3. Sprinkle the spaghetti noodles over the meatballs at all different angles so that they will not stick together while cooking.
  4. Pour the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder on top of the spaghetti.
  5. Pour the water over the spaghetti.
  6. Pour the marinara sauce over the spaghetti, covering as much of the noodles as possible.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 8 minutes.
  8. When the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position and perform a quick release.
  9. Remove the lid and stir the contents well.
  10. Let the spaghetti sit for 3 minutes and then stir again.
  11. Add the shredded cheese to the pot and stir just until the cheese is melted.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

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Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Yield: 4 people
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Instant Pot Cheesy Spaghetti and Meatballs is an easy and delicious pressure cooker pasta recipe loaded with Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and marinara sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen Italian style meatballs
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Dump the frozen meatballs into the Instant Pot.
  2. Break the spaghetti noodles into thirds so that they will fit in the pot.
  3. Sprinkle the spaghetti noodles over the meatballs at all different angles so that they will not stick together while cooking.
  4. Pour the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder on top of the spaghetti.
  5. Pour the water over the spaghetti.
  6. Pour the marinara sauce over the spaghetti, covering as much of the noodles as possible.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 8 minutes.
  8. When the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position and perform a quick release.
  9. Remove the lid and stir the contents well.
  10. Let the spaghetti sit for 3 minutes and then stir again.
  11. Add the shredded cheese to the pot and stir just until the cheese is melted.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

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