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Instant Pot Lasagna

Tara Noland
This easy Instant Pot Lasagna can be simply made as a weeknight meal. It has all the ingredients of traditional lasagna but less work and time to make. Now you can have lasagna any night of the week.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Crock-Pot and Instant Pot
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 734 kcal

Ingredients
 

Cheese Layer:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Meat Layer:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz 700 ml jar of marinara sauce
  • 8 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Plus 1 ½ cup of water for the instant pot

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl mix, all the ingredients in the cheese layer together until well combined and set aside.
  • In a medium skillet or non-stick frypan over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink.
  • Add the chopped onions and continue to cook until the onions are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a 7-inch springform pan, begin to layer your lasagna.
  • 1. Cover the bottom of the assembled pan with 4 broken no-boil noodles.
  • 2. Next, completely cover the noodles with 3/4 cup of the marinara sauce.
  • 3. Spread ½ the meat mixture over the sauce and press down slightly to compress the ingredients.
  • 4. Next, spread ½ the cheese mixture evenly over the meat, pressing it down gently to compress the ingredients in the pan. 
  • Repeat all 4 steps again.
  • Cover the top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ½ cup of parmesan.
  • Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover the pan with the foil.
  • Add 1 ½ cups water to the Instant Pot.
  • Place the covered lasagna pan on a trivet with handles, then place it in the instant pot.
  • Lock the lid and set the release valve to seal.
  • Select manual on your instant pot control panel and set the time for 25 minutes.
  • Allow the instant pot to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the instant pot and remove the lasagna pan, place on a baking sheet and remove the foil.
  • Broil in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese on top begins to brown. Watch it closely so as not to allow it to burn.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let rest for about 15 minutes. This will help the lasagna to set and hold its form when you remove the springform ring.
  • Run a knife around the outside of the lasagna to loosen the lasagna from the pan. Release the springform ring and remove it.
  • Slice and serve with remaining marinara sauce poured over top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 47gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 2721mgFiber: 11gSugar: 28g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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