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Instant Pot Johnny Marzetti with Cheesy Noodles - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>This Instant Pot Johnny Marzetti with Cheesy Noodles is the Instant Pot version of a freezer recipe my mom used to cook! I love the combination of flavors. It is an ingredient combination I would never have thought of on my own or thought I would enjoy. Now it's easier than ever to make!</p>
4 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cups dice Onion
  • 16 ounces Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 individual Bouillon, Beef, Cubes
  • 4 tablespoons Water
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups slice Bell Pepper, Green
  • 8 ounces cook Egg Noodles
  • 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Freezer Containers

Supplies

Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 2 cups
  • 583 Calories
  • 23g Total Fat
  • 11g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 172mg Cholesterol
  • 1017mg Sodium
  • 51g Total Carb
  • 3g Fiber
  • 8g Total Sugars (Includes 1g Added Sugars)
  • 39g Protein
  • 16 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

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

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Combine ground beef, onions, tomatoes, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes and water in inner pot.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. Quick release pressure.
  5. Add in soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and green peppers. Saute for 5 minutes.
  6. Cook noodles according to package directions.
  7. Combine noodles and cheddar cheese.
  8. Serve mixture over cheesy noodles.

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. Divide the following among indicated number of freezer containers: ground beef, onions, diced tomatoes, garlic powder and bouillon cubes. Seal and freeze.
  2. In a bowl, mix the water, soy sauce, sugar and corn starch.
  3. Divide green peppers and liquid mixture among quart freezer bags. Label and freeze.
  4. Place cooked noodles and cheddar cheese in gallon freezer bags. Label and freeze all together in close proximity.

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: Prep from frozen
  2. **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in a 64 ounce container.**
  3. Place frozen meat contents in inner pot.
  4. Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Quick release pressure.
  7. Add contents of quart bag and saute for 5 minutes.
  8. Heat noodles in microwave for 3 minutes.
  9. Serve mixture over cheesy noodles.

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