Name: Super Easy Freezer Meal Prep Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground sausage; 1 can diced tomatoes (drained); 1 can white beans (drained); 1 can kidney beans (drained); 1 cup frozen chopped onions; 1 cup frozen chopped carrots; 1 tsp paprika; 1.5 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp Worcestershire; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp basil (dried); Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese; 1 cup dry ditalini pasta; 6 cups chicken broth

Need a recipe that is delicious, budget-friendly, and perfect to prep ahead in the freezer? This Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli literally checks all the boxes and is perfect is for chilly weather!

So what exactly do you need to prep a freezer meal recipe?

It’s actually pretty simple!

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For this one, you’ll only need a freezer bag (plastic or reusable) and a bag stand!

Let’s talk ingredients a little bit.

Feel free to double the meat in the recipe if you are bigger on that than veggies! Or cut the meat and add extra beans and carrots instead.

I call for prechopped and frozen onions and carrots to save time. You can chop your own if needed.

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Super Easy Freezer Meal Prep Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground sausage
1 can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 can white beans (drained)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 cup frozen chopped carrots
1 tsp paprika
1.5 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Worcestershire
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp basil (dried)

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese

NOT IN BAG:

1 cup dry ditalini pasta
6 cups chicken broth

Instructions

PREPARING:

Brown the sausage and drain the grease. Let cool.

Get a gallon-sized freezer meal bag and bag stand and set up!

Dump all the canned ingredients, onions, carrots, seasonings, and Worcestershire to the bag.

Add cooled sausage to the bag.

Seal and freeze!

COOKING:

Thaw in the fridge overnight or in cold water for a couple of hours.

Dump bag into your Instant Pot and add 6 cups of broth and one cup of ditalini pasta.

Mix well!

Cook on high pressure/manual for 3 minutes then quick release!

Serve topped with some cheese and enjoy.

Notes

You can totally make this without prepping it ahead as well if desired. Just skip the bag and do everything in the instant pot!

CROCKPOT INSTRUCTIONS:

Thaw in the fridge overnight or in cold water for a couple of hours.

Add all ingredients except for pasta, and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Add pasta in the last 30 minutes and enjoy!

GLUTEN-FREE ALTERNATIVES:

Switch to gluten-free pasta, we prefer corn-based, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 450Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1280mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 9gSugar: 7gProtein: 23g