Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs

Ingredients

• 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
• 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

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on high pressure for five minutes. When done, quick release the pressure and carefully open the Instant Pot.

4. 4

   Stir and turn on sauté mode to reduce the sauce if needed. Taste and season. Enjoy!