Description
This Instant Pot Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender turkey meatballs are cooked with whole wheat spaghetti in a savory marinara sauce for a hearty and delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, broken in half
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Brown the Meatballs: Sauté meatballs in the Instant Pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Layer broken spaghetti in the pot, pour marinara sauce and water/broth. Place meatballs on top. Pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir pasta and meatballs together, let sit to thicken. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef for the turkey.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
