Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of homemade lasagna with this Instant Pot Lasagna recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines layers of hearty ground beef or turkey, rich marinara sauce, and gooey cheese—all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can serve an impressive meal that will satisfy your family and friends. This quick recipe allows you to enjoy classic Italian flavors without the hassle of traditional lasagna preparation. In just under an hour, you’ll have a delicious dinner that’s ideal for leftovers or meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
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- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onion in olive oil in the Instant Pot until softened.
- Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and seasonings; mix well.
- Layer noodles, meat mixture, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese in the pot.
- Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release steam carefully; let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 203g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg