Easy Instant Pot Meatballs & Marinara
Enjoy super flavorful and tender Meatballs and Marinara in minutes in your Instant Pot! This version is easily adaptable for Keto eaters and delicious served over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or on their own for a filling main dish.
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Ingredients
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1/4cup cup olive oil | |
1/2cup minced onion or 3 TB onion powder | |
2Tablespoons minced garlic 1 TB granulated garlic | |
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes | |
2teaspoons Italian seasoning | |
128 oz can crushed tomatoes | |
1/4cup chopped basil | |
1 1/4teaspoons kosher salt more to taste | |
1/4teaspoon black pepper | |
1/4cup water |
Meatballs
1lb 85% ground beef or meatloaf mix | |
1 egg lightly beaten | |
1/3cup fine grated Parmesan cheese | |
2tablespoons minced fresh parsley | |
2teaspoons granulated garlic | |
2teaspoons Italian seasoning | |
1teaspoon kosher salt | |
Optional additional basil shaved Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella for garnish |
Nutritional Information
502kcal
Calories
21g
Carbohydrates
29g
Protein
34g
Fat
10g
Saturated Fat
123mg
Cholesterol
1808mg
Sodium
1048mg
Potassium
5g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
835IU
Vitamin A
24.4mg
Vitamin C
238mg
Calcium
6.4mg
Iron
Directions
1.
Set Instant Pot to Saute Low and add olive oil. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until soft. (Note: if using onion powder instead of raw onion skip this step)
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2.
Add garlic if using, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
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3.
Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and simmer 1 minute. Press Cancel to turn Instant Pot off while you make meatballs. Note: If you’re not using raw onions and garlic on the Keto plan, simply combine all sauce ingredients (using onion and garlic powder) in Instant Pot and continue with recipe from here.
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4.
To make meatballs, gently mix together all ingredients and shape into 16, 2” meatballs.
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5.
Place meatballs into single layer in sauce in Instant Pot. Seal pot and set on High Pressure to cook for 9 minutes.
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6.
Carefully quick release steam when done cooking and serve topped with optional basil, parmesan and shredded mozzarella.
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