Instant Pot Lasagna: A Comfort Food Delight
Experience the magic of Italian cuisine with this easy Instant Pot lasagna recipe. Layers of gooey cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender pasta come together for a comforting dish that transforms any weeknight dinner into a special occasion. Perfect for busy families or gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only delicious but also a breeze to prepare. Your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas as you savor every bite of this flavorful classic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil preferred)
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the ground beef or sausage. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning until combined.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper.
- Layer uncooked lasagna noodles over the meat mixture in a crisscross pattern.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles followed by half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the pot, seal the lid, and set to high pressure cooking for 25 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining steam.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg