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Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs⏱ 40 min total
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Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

Per 1 serving · 397 g · 16 ingredients

Calories
589
30%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    27g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    78g
    53% of calories
  • Fat
    18g
    28% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs (397 g) has 589 calories, with 27 g of protein, 78 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin C (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 41%, 32% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
148cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
70g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.1g
8.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein54%
  • Dietary fiber29%
  • Vitamin C21%
  • Thiamine129%
  • Riboflavin (B2)49%
  • Niacin63%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin E10%
  • Vitamin K11%
  • Choline17%
  • Calcium19%
  • Potassium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium41%
  • Saturated fat32%
  • Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine half the onion and half the garlic with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, pepper, and half of the salt.

  2. 2

    Stir in the milk, then add the ground beef and egg. Mix gently just until combined; avoid overworking. Chill if time allows.

  3. 3

    Set the pressure cooker to Sauté. Add the olive oil, the remaining onion, and remaining garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped carrot and celery; cook 2–3 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, and the remaining salt and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Form meatballs with the mixture using a tablespoon for even sizing and gently nestle them into the simmering sauce in layers without stirring.

  6. 6

    Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain well.

  8. 8

    Open the cooker, gently stir the meatballs and sauce, and adjust seasoning to taste. Toss with the spaghetti or ladle the sauce and meatballs over the pasta to serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (397 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A172 μg
19%
Vitamin C19 mg
21%
Vitamin D1 μg
3%
Vitamin E1 mg
10%
Vitamin K14 μg
11%
Thiamine2 mg
129%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin10 mg
63%
Vitamin B61 mg
40%
Folate (B9)241 μg
60%
Vitamin B122 μg
63%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
24%
Choline93 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium190 mg
19%
Iron5 mg
67%
Potassium749 mg
16%
Magnesium81 mg
19%
Phosphorus373 mg
53%
Zinc4 mg
40%
Copper0.4 mg
40%
Manganese1 mg
45%
Selenium70 μg
128%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene435 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,379 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride36 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose1 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene3,045 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol39 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch57 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 589 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 112min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 71min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 49min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 83min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs?

One serving of Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs (1 serving) has 589 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs high in protein?

It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (54% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 70 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs?

942 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pressure Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs?

8.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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