Description
Enjoy a quick and wholesome meal with this Instant Pot Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs recipe. Perfectly seasoned turkey meatballs cooked alongside whole wheat spaghetti in a flavorful marinara sauce, all made conveniently in your pressure cooker. A satisfying dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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For Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (broken in half)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Brown Meatballs: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add olive oil, and brown meatballs in batches.
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange browned meatballs in pot, layer broken spaghetti over them, pour marinara sauce, and add water.
- Cook: Lock lid, set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance flavor with garlic-infused olive oil or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute ground chicken for turkey or use gluten-free pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
