Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
Cozy comforting pasta rings and meatballs in tomato sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 onion chopped
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko or breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot insert, combine the onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir in 1 cup of water then add the pasta on top, without stirring in.
- Make the meatballs by combining the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Shape the meat into balls and place directly into the pot on top without stirring in.
- Cover and cook on high pressure for five minutes. When done, quick release the pressure and carefully open the Instant Pot.
- Stir and turn on sauté mode to reduce the sauce if needed. Taste and season. Enjoy!