Dinner for 4
Instant Pot Spaghetti Meatballs
An Instant Pot cooks spaghetti and frozen meatballs together in a seasoned tomato broth for a complete pasta dinner.
$10.22for 4 servings
$2.56 per serving$10.22 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Frozen potatoes, dumplings, pizza$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.27Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- parsley
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the oil, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, basil, oregano, soy sauce, and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute.
- Break the spaghetti in half and layer it over the onion mixture with the meatballs.
- Pour in the stock and tomatoes without stirring, then season with salt and pepper.
- Seal the pot and cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open the pot and stir until the sauce coats the spaghetti.
- Check that the meatballs reach 160°F, then stir in the parsley.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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