Pasta and Meatballs
By :Chop Secrets
Votes: 10
Rating: 4.5
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Meat, Rice & Pastas
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Main Ingredient Meatballs, Parmesan cheese, Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Water
  • 14-18 ounce frozen meatballs 1 bag
  • 12-16 ounce gemelli 1 box , penne or other short pasta
  • 24-36 ounce pasta sauce 1 jar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Course Dinner
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Meat, Rice & Pastas
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Main Ingredient Meatballs, Parmesan cheese, Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Water
  • 14-18 ounce frozen meatballs 1 bag
  • 12-16 ounce gemelli 1 box , penne or other short pasta
  • 24-36 ounce pasta sauce 1 jar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Votes: 10
Rating: 4.5
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Instructions
  1. Combine water, meatballs, pasta, pasta sauce and Italian seasoning in the Instant Pot. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  2. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 3 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  4. Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

15 replies
  1. Mousey77
    Mousey77 says:

    This was very good. However DO NOT stir to combine ingredients. Do exactly as video shows. I put in the ingredients and stirred then cooked and it took forever to pressurize then it said burn on it lol. It was not burnt but was stickin to bottom. So i learnt and will NOT mix next time lol. So nummy.

  2. Mrs. Shockley
    Mrs. Shockley says:

    Very good and super easy! 3 minutes and I did 7 minutes NR, since I was busy and the mosticcioli was perfectly cooked! One pot and no fuss. Will definately make again!

  3. CrazyQueso
    CrazyQueso says:

    It was tasty and easy. Took about 10 minutes to get up to pressure in my Nova Plus. Got soupy with 48 oz of sauce but cooled and was perfect to serve and put away. Highly recommend with 48 oz of sauce and watch the video.

  4. KatieAnn
    KatieAnn says:

    Delicious! But received the “burn” signal nefore the IP even reached pressure. Maybe I should try 5 cups of water? Or not use high pressure? Any suggestions?

  5. tjbreen
    tjbreen says:

    Very easy and great for leftovers. Folks who are getting the “Burn” indicator: have you tried Rao’s or a similar, thinner sauce? The thick stuff can trigger the Burn warning pretty quickly.

  6. Bockscar0039
    Bockscar0039 says:

    Definitely do not stur untill after the cooking is done. Follow the video and it will be delicious!

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