Pressure Cooker Cheesy Beef Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce

Step 1

To make Tomato Basil Sauce:In pressure cooker,heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add smashed garlic and cook,stirring,for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes with their juices,chicken broth,dry red wine,basil and Italian seasoning. When tomato sauce starts to simmer,reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer,uncovered,while you make meatballs.

Step 2

In medium mixing bowl,combine cubed bread and water. Soak for 5 minutes.If the bread is too wet,squeeze it out. Add ground beef,garlic,beaten eggs,cheese,parsley and drained raisins. Using a hands,blend beef mixture. Form into 2-inch (5 cm) meatballs.

Step 3

Drop beef meatballs into simmering sauce.

Step 4

Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner heat to high pressure. When cooker reaches high pressure,reduce heat to low. Set timer to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove pot from the heat. Open pressure cooker,using Natural release method. Set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Discard basil sprigs. Season sauce with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Remove cooked meatballs,using a slotted spoon. Transfer to serving platter. Serve meatballs with tomato basil sauce spooned over. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.