Description
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is your go-to recipe for a hearty, comforting meal that comes together in just 34 minutes. This one-pot dish captures all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna without the fuss of layering, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With a savory blend of ground beef, rich pasta sauce, and creamy cheeses, this quick and easy recipe ensures everyone at the table leaves satisfied. Plus, cleanup is a breeze thanks to the Instant Pot. Customize it to suit your taste by adding vegetables or swapping out ground beef for turkey. Get ready to impress your family with this effortless Italian delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (extra-virgin recommended)
- 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 ground beef with olive oil, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot until the meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in pasta sauce and water followed by dried herbs.
- Layer dry penne pasta on top without stirring; press down slightly.
- Seal the lid and cook on High pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 5-10 minutes based on preferred pasta texture.
- Stir in ricotta and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of the recipe (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg