Step 1

Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.

Step 2

Add all ingredients except for the pasta, spinach, water, and half and half to your freezer bag.

Step 3

Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze.

Step 4

Pour contents of freezer bag into your Instant Pot. Add the pasta and water.

Step 5

Cook on “pressure cook” 5 minutes.

Step 6

Quick release.

Step 7

Remove the top and add the spinach and half and half, and “saute” for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thickened to your liking.

Step 8

Defrost the bag overnight.

Step 9

Add the contents of the freezer bag as well as the pasta and water to a large skillet.

Step 10

Bring all to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cook, covered, stirring frequently until the pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 11

Lower the flame to simmer and add the spinach and half and half, stirring for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thickened to your liking.