Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and easy Instant Pot Lasagna. Packed with layers of hearty ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this comforting Italian classic is ready in under an hour, making it perfect for busy families. The beauty of this recipe lies in its one-pot cooking method, ensuring minimal cleanup while maximizing flavor. Whether you’re serving it for family or entertaining guests, this delicious lasagna will surely impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups water
- 8 lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
- 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in olive oil in the Instant Pot until softened.
- Brown the ground beef (or turkey) and drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and seasonings; combine well.
- Layer noodles, meat mixture, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese inside the pot.
- Repeat layering process until all ingredients are used.
- Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes, then perform a controlled quick release.
- Let it rest before serving with extra cheese and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg