Looking for a quick and easy recipe for dinner tonight? Check out this Instant Pot Recipe for just that!
Ingredients
MEATBALLS:
3 ounces Sartori Cheese Parmesan Sarvecchio Wedge cheese, grated (1 cup)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon each garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
SOUP:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
Salt and pepper to taste
9 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta or small pasta of choice
4 ounces Sartori Cheese Parmesan Sarvecchio Wedge cheese, grated (1 1/3 cups)
6 cups fresh baby spinach
Additional shaved Sartori Cheese Parmesan Sarvecchio Wedge cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Meatballs:
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Combine the parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper in a large bowl. Crumble turkey over parmesan mixture; mix just until combined. Shape turkey mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared pan. Set aside.
Soup:
Select sauté setting on Instant Pot® and set to high heat. Warm olive oil. Cook and stir carrots and celery in oil for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Select cancel setting. Add chicken broth and reserved meatballs. Cover and lock lid; ensure vent is closed per manufacturer’s directions. Select soup setting; set time for 3 minutes.
Select cancel setting. Quick release pressure carefully, as directed by manufacturer. Stir in pasta. Cover and lock lid; ensure vent is closed per manufacturer’s directions. Select soup setting; set time for 3 minutes.
Select cancel setting. Quick release pressure carefully, as directed by manufacturer. Insert a thermometer into meatballs to read at least 165°F. Gradually stir in parmesan and spinach. Let stand until spinach is wilted. Serve with shaved parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Recipe Tips
Instant Pot® settings may vary per brand; please reference the manufacturer’s directions.
When the Instant Pot® reaches high pressure, the timer will start counting down for 3 minutes.