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Instant Pot Ham Alfredo - Ready to Eat Dinner

6 Servings Recipe By
Instant Pot Ham Alfredo - Ready to Eat Dinner

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Penne
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 15 fluid ounces Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups dice Ham, Fully Cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

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Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 6 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Add the penne, broth and water inside the Instant Pot.
  3. Lock the lid in place and seal the steam nozzle.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  5. Quick release the pressure.
  6. Drain the pasta and return to the pot.
  7. Add the Alfredo sauce, ham, cheeses, salt and pepper.
  8. Place the Instant Pot on saute and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
  9. Let cool.
  10. Divide among the indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

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