Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe

July 15, 2023 Post a Comment

Do you love Italian food? Do you love lasagna? If so, this Instant Pot lasagna recipe is sure to please! This recipe is so easy to make, you won't believe it. The best part is that you don't have to wait hours for it to cook. The Instant Pot does all the work for you!

Description

This Instant Pot lasagna recipe is a classic Italian dish that's been adapted for the Instant Pot. It's easy to make and the result is a delicious, cheesy lasagna that's cooked to perfection in no time at all. It's a great meal for any night of the week, and it's sure to please everyone in the family.

Prep Time

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare.

Cook Time

The total cook time for this dish in the Instant Pot is about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

-1 pound ground beef
-1 onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
-1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
-1/2 cup water
-8 lasagna noodles, uncooked
-15 ounces ricotta cheese
-1 egg
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Press the "saute" button on the Instant Pot. Add the ground beef, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and water. Stir to combine.

3. Break the lasagna noodles into thirds and add them to the pot. Push the noodles down into the sauce.

4. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg and Parmesan cheese. Spread the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

5. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to "sealing." Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes.

6. When the cooking time is finished, do a quick release of the pressure.

7. Carefully remove the lid and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Cover the pot and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

8. Serve the lasagna hot.

Equipment

-Instant Pot
-Large bowl
-Spatula
-Measuring cups
-Measuring spoons

Notes

Be sure to use uncooked lasagna noodles for this recipe. Cooked lasagna noodles will become mushy in the Instant Pot.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 410 kcal
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Protein: 24 g
Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 83 mg
Sodium: 874 mg
Potassium: 472 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 552 IU
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Calcium: 227 mg
Iron: 2 mg

Recipe Tips

-You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken for the ground beef, if desired.
-For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add 1 cup of your favorite vegetables to the sauce.
-If you like your lasagna extra cheesy, feel free to add more cheese.
-For a spicy kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
-Leftover lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.