Instant Pot Lasagna (Quick Dinner)

This instant pot lasagna recipe is the perfect quick dinner that the whole family will love. Make this restaurant quality lasagna in a fraction of the time with your pressure cooker.

Enjoy the layers of gooey cheese, tender noodles, and ground beef with Italian seasoning in under 30 minutes. This one pot dinner recipe is going to be your new favorite.

 

Easy instant pot recipes have been a lifesaver for busy weeknights. My instant pot broccoli cheddar soup, instant pot chicken noodle soup, as well as my instant pot meatballs are both kid-approved! There's nothing better than a one pan recipe that takes minutes to make.

Even though the instant pot is great for dinner recipes, I also like to use it for side dish and dessert recipes. These instant pot carrots are perfect if you need a last minute vegetable. This Instant Pot chicken pasta and pulled pork pasta are two another quick and delicious Instant Pot dish.

When I'm craving something sweet and easy, I'll go for my instant pot apple crisp or my cinnamon roll french toast casserole. There are seriously endless recipes you can make in a pressure cooker. Including our instant pot cheeseburger soup!

Can pasta be cooked in the instant pot?

Yes! Pasta can be cooked in the instant pot and it's actually my preferred way to do it. It's much faster than boiling lasagna noodles and you get such tender lasagna noodles every time. Check out this instant pot pasta recipe for detailed instructions on regular pasta in a pressure cooker.

What's in instant pot lasagna?

Grab your favorite marinara sauce, some noodles, and a few more simple ingredients for this easy instant pot lasagna. Serve it up with our gluten free garlic bread for a delicious dish! See the recipe card for the detailed list of ingredients.

Ground beef

I prefer to use ground beef in this recipe but you can also use ground sausage or a mix of both. Italian sausage adds a nice touch of spice to this recipe if you chose to go that route.

Rotini noodles

My kids seem to love rotini noodles in this recipe but you can use regular lasagna noodles, rigatoni, or penne noodles as well.

Tomato sauce

I like using a combination of canned diced tomatoes and canned tomato sauce for a homemade flavor but you can use your favorite marinara sauce if desired.

Spices

Minced garlic, oregano, and seasoned salt are needed in this recipe but I also like to add red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and/or fresh basil for more flavor.

Ricotta

I love creamy ricotta filling in my lasagna. Ricotta cheese is used in lasagna to replace cottage cheese because it's rich in flavor and easier to spread.

Mozzarella cheese

Shredded mozzarella is a must in almost every Italian recipe. It combines perfectly with ricotta for a delicate cheese mixture.

How to make instant pot lasagna

Step 1: Brown meat mixture in the Instant Pot using the sauté feature

Step 2: Add onion and cook until translucent

Step 3: Stir in pasta, tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic and all seasonings with a wooden spoon

Step 4: Cover just barely with pasta water (make sure the whole mixture is covered)

Step 5: Pressure cook on high pressure for 5 minutes

Step 6: Do a quick release and stir in ricotta mixture then sprinkle the top with mozzarella and enjoy

Pro Tip: Serve with parmesan cheese and garlic bread!

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