Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs in Marinara
This Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs in Marinara recipe delivers juicy, tender meatballs simmered directly in tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes with no browning required, they’re easy, hearty, and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Instant Pot for pressure cooking the meatballs
- Mixing bowl for combining ingredients
- Tongs or Slotted Spoon to remove cooked meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean recommended
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce jarred or homemade
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into meatballs about 1.5 inches wide.
- Pour half of the marinara into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Layer in the meatballs, then cover with remaining sauce.
- Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Gently stir or thicken sauce using Sauté mode if needed. Serve warm with pasta, rice, or sandwich rolls.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture—keep it light for better texture.
- You can double the recipe, just avoid stacking meatballs too high to ensure even cooking.
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