Ingredients
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2,2
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1/3,1/4
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1/3,28 -
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2
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1,12
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1,2
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1/4
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1/4
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1 1/2
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-
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Directions
This spaghetti and meatballs recipe is sure to be a winner with your family. Because its made healthier with whole wheat spaghetti and turkey meatballs, youll feel good knowing its good for them too. Making it all in the Instant Pot is certainly a dinner game changer. The Instant Pot makes spaghetti and meatballs super easy!,A few years ago, I shared my Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce recipe, which is always a hit in my home. The high pressure of the Instant Pot combined with the whole wheat pastas starches makes for the most wonderful sauce in minutes. Now I made a healthy spaghetti and meatball version.,Ive seen many recipes for Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs that use frozen meatballs, but since I always make mine from scratch, usually with ground turkey finding a way to do so without destroying the meatballs took a few rounds of testing.,Make the Meatballs. Dont overwork the meatballs because it will make them tough. Mix all the ingredients well, adding the turkey last.,Make the Marinara Sauce. This pasta is saucy and delicious. I start with garlic and olive oil and then add crushed tomatoes and basil. Super simple.,Add the Meatballs. Just nestle the meatballs in. If you have a 6-quart pot, they should fit in one layer. If not, just add more on top, but be sure not to smash them.,Add Pasta. Add your spaghetti, which you will need to break in half so the noodles fit in the pot. Do not stir. You do not want the noodles to end up on the bottom of the pot they could stick to the pot and burn. Then, pour in your broth or water.,Pressure Cook. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes (it takes about 10 minutes to come up to pressure). Then, do a quick release by turning the valve and uncover. You dont want to do a natural release because your noodles could end up being overcooked. Stir everything at this point. If it looks too watery, dont worry it will thicken as you stir.,One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce,The Best Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe,Spaghetti with Sauted Chicken and Grape Tomatoes,Italian Beef and Spinach Meatballs,Spaghetti with Butternut Squash Parmesan Sauce
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Steps
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1
Done
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Add the Turkey and Mix Using a Fork to Fully Mix Everything Together, Careful not to Overwork and Form Into 18 Meatballs |
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2
Done
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Press Saut on the Instant Pot and Add the Oil and Garlic and Cook Until Golden, About 1 to 2 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Turn Off the Pressure Cooker. |
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4
Done
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Add the Tomatoes, Basil, Salt and Pepper to Taste and Gently Place the Meatballs in the Sauce. |
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5
Done
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Dont Worry If They Are Snug in the Pot or Arent Completely Covered in Sauce. If You Have to, Stack a Few on Top of Each Other as Needed Butdont Smash Them. |
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6
Done
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Break 12 Ounces of Dried Spaghetti in Half and Spread Them in One or Two Layers Over the Meatballs. Do not Stir. |
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7
Done
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Pour in 2 Cups of Low-Sodium Chicken Broth. |
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8
Done
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Lock the Lid on and Make Sure the Valve Is Set to Seal. Set to Cook on High Pressure For 8 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Use the Quick Release to Let the Pressure Out Once It's Done, Then Shut Off and Uncover. |
