Instant Pot® Turkey Bolognese

Turkey is substituted for beef in this dreamy Bolognese sauce cooked in the Instant Pot®, plus your picky eaters might not even notice you've snuck some veggies in.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
• 0.75 cup low-fat milk
• 1.25 pounds ground turkey
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Allow pot to get hot, then add turkey, shallot, garlic granules, and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up turkey until crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute mode. Level out turkey mixture. Spread the carrots and zucchini over the top.

Step 3

Mix marinara sauce and milk together. Pour over the vegetables. Place cream cheese on top. Do not stir. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Drain pasta. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add drained pasta and stir to combine.