Description
A delicious and wholesome Instant Pot recipe for Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Tender turkey meatballs cooked alongside whole wheat spaghetti in a flavorful marinara sauce, all done in a fraction of the time with the convenience of the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Spaghetti and Sauce:
- 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti (broken in half)
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Meatballs: In a bowl, mix together ground turkey, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1½-inch meatballs (makes about 16). Set aside.
- Cook in the Instant Pot: Pour olive oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add half the meatballs in a single layer. Break the spaghetti in half and layer over the meatballs in a crisscross pattern. Top with the remaining meatballs. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over everything, then add the water. Do not stir.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 8 minutes. Once done, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Finish and Serve: Open the lid and gently stir everything together. Let sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Avoid stirring before pressure cooking to prevent a burn notice.
- You can use frozen meatballs—just add 2 extra minutes to the cook time.
- For a veggie boost, stir in spinach or zucchini after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes (plus pressure build and release)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
