Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna! This quick and easy recipe captures all the savory flavors of traditional lasagna without the hassle of layers or baking. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is ready in just about 30 minutes. You’ll savor every bite of tender penne pasta, seasoned ground beef, and creamy ricotta cheese all cooked together in your Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 jar (24-26 oz) traditional pasta sauce
- 16 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the ground beef with onion and garlic in the Instant Pot until no longer pink; drain excess grease.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, water, herbs, and seasonings.
- Layer dry penne on top without stirring; press down gently.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 5-10 minutes based on desired pasta texture.
- Stir in ricotta and Parmesan until melted; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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