Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

Name: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound 100 percent, whole-wheat spaghetti; 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup), plus extra for serving; ¼ cup, panko bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons plus ¼ cup, chopped fresh basil, divided; 1 , large egg; 6 , garlic cloves, minced, divided; ¾ teaspoon, table salt, divided; 1 pound, ground turkey; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 1 , (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups chicken or, vegetable broth; 2 cups, water

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Spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort food, but it is often axed in the name of eating healthy. With a few adjustments and the Instant Pot, we were able to deliver a mess-free, healthier version that still satisfies the soul.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Healthy and Delicious Instant Pot

SERVES4 to 6

TIME1 hour

Instant Pot Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Healthy and Delicious Instant Pot

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For our meatballs, instead of beef or pork, we used lighter ground turkey mixed with Parmesan, fresh basil, and an egg for moisture. To infuse our dish with familiar flavor, we began by blooming oregano, tomato paste, and garlic using the h...

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