Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
Cozy comforting pasta rings and meatballs in tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 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
Steps
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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.
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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.
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Cover and cook on high pressure for five minutes. When done, quick release the pressure and carefully open the Instant Pot.
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Stir and turn on sauté mode to reduce the sauce if needed. Taste and season. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories51426% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 34.360
Per Serving
Rp 8.590/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 68.720 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (31% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| onion | 1 | - | - |
| can crushed tomatoes | 28 ounce | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 33.600 |
| tomato paste | 2 tbsp | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 360 |
| sugar | 1 tsp | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| salt and pepper | - | - | - |
| pasta of choice | 8 ounces | - | - |
| ground beef | 1 lb | - | - |
| panko or breadcrumbs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| egg | 1 large | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| freshly ground pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: I Am a Food Blog
by Stephanie
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