A pressure cooker is a real kitchen hero and cooks more than oatmeal, rice, and boiled eggs. It’s time to move on up to other recipes like a fully loaded lasagna!
Why We Love this Recipe
Everyone loves a great lasagna recipe! Especially when it’s paired with homemade garlic bread and a crispy caesar salad. The Instant Pot cooks this lasagna in a mere 25 minutes instead of an hour in a conventional stove (although you do need to allot time for building pressure). And there’s very little cleanup, too! There’s no need to precook the noodles for this recipe! Simply let them soften in hot water while the rest of the recipe is being prepared.
Ingredients & Variations
The basic lasagna recipe works for an Instant Pot too! Meat sauce, noodles, some spinach and lots and lots of cheese! MEAT SAUCE Ground beef and onion cooked and then added to a marinara sauce with some spices. Use ground chicken, ground turkey, or Italian sausage if you’d prefer! The meat sauce can be made in the instant pot as well (use the sear function) but I find it easier to just make on the stove while I’m preparing the other ingredients. CHEESE LAYER Ricotta (or cottage cheese if you prefer), Mozza, and Parmesan cheese are mixed with spinach and eggs to create the cheesy layer. NOODLES Soften the noodles in hot water while you make the other layers; they don’t have to be pre-cooked! Favorite Veggie Versions:
Omit the meat, or replace with chopped mushrooms or a meat substitute. Trade out the noodles for sliced eggplant. Add strips of sautéed bell peppers in the layers for extra color, flavor, and nutrition!
How to Make Instant Pot Lasagna
This recipe uses an 8″ springform pan, ensure it fits in your model of Instant Pot before building your lasagna. If your springform pan is a bit smaller (6-7″) it will still work just fine but you will need to decrease the ingredients a bit or it won’t fit in the pan.
Tips for Success
Here are some tips for perfect Instant Pot lasagna every time!
Using a springform pan that fits inside the Instant pot will help it keep its casserole-like layers once it’s cooked! Add the last cup of cheese to the top of the finished lasagna and then place it in the oven on broil for 2 to 3 minutes. The cheese will melt, bubble, and brown ever so slightly. Remove lasagna from the broiler and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carefully removing from the springform pan. This will allow it to retain its shape. To remove the ring from the springform pan, run a knife around the inside edge of the pan before unlocking the rim from the bottom of the pan.
Leftovers
Enjoy this lasagna for 3-5 days if stored in the fridge. To reheat, pop in the oven or microwave until heated through. Lasagnas are great to make-ahead and freeze. Just use freezer-friendly containers and be sure to label them with the date! Pull out the frozen lasagna a day before you plan on baking it to give it a chance to thaw. Bake in the oven at 350°F until heated through (about 30 minutes) or gently place the lasagna into the Instant Pot and cook according to recipe instructions below.
More Instant Pot Dinners
Instant Pot Meatloaf – meat & potatoes Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetables – hearty & healthy Instant Pot Pork Chops – full of flavor Instant Pot Chili – a family favorite Instant Pot Chicken Thighs – use fresh or frozen thighs
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