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Cheesy Instant Pot lazy lasagna served on a white plate with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella

Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Recipe

This Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna brings all the rich, cheesy comfort of classic lasagna without the layering or baking hassle. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Natural Pressure Release: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or 8-quart)
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large serving spoon

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage for extra flavor
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce jarred or homemade
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the Pasta and Cheese

  • 12 oz pasta penne, rotini, bow tie, or broken lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups water or beef broth for cooking
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese substitute
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh basil for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown ground beef until no pink remains. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes more. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Mix well to combine.
  • Add pasta on top without stirring. Pour water or broth evenly over pasta and press down gently.
  • Close lid and seal valve. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Let release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  • Stir in ricotta, 1½ cups mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until creamy.
  • Optional: Transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and remaining mozzarella before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 340g | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 4mg