Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Turkey is substituted for beef in this dreamy Bolognese sauce, plus your picky eaters might not even notice you've snuck some veggies in. Serve with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey

1 shallot

minced

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 medium carrots

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium zucchini

cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 (14 ounce) jar marinara sauce

¾ cup low-fat milk

2 ounces low-fat cream cheese

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Bechamel Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 395.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 56%

Carbohydrates: 44.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 10.1g

Fat: 11.9g 18%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 19%

Cholesterol: 78.9mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 4003.8IU 80%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.9mg 107%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 37%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 123.1mcg 31%

Calcium: 105mg 11%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 64.8mg 23%

Potassium: 726.9mg 20%

Sodium: 408.4mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 106.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.