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cooked lazy lasagna in instant pot topped with melted mozzarella
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Easy Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Easy Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna - all the classic lasagna flavors you love in a no fuss easy recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This deconstructed lasagna is simple comfort food at its best!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: deconstructed lasagna, instant pot lasagna, instant pot lasagna casserole, lazy lasagna
Servings: 8
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Nikki

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef see recipe notes below
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional, see note
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Homemade Italian Seasoning see recipe below
  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Add oil (if using) to the pot and turn on the Saute function. When hot, add the beef to the pot and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook the beef until browned, breaking up into bits with a wooden spoon. Turn off the pot and drain any excess grease if needed.
  • Add the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck on browned bits. Add the marinara and stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta noodles to the liquid sauce mixture and press down until mostly submerged. Do not stir.
  • Close and seal the lid. Set the pot for 4 minutes using the Manual function (high pressure.)
  • When the cycle is complete, perform a quick release (open the vent to release pressure.) Remove lid and stir.
  • Add the ricotta cheese and stir. Let sit for 2-3 minutes (don't worry if it still seems a little liquidy at this point - the pasta will continue to absorb the sauce.)
  • Give it another stir and sprinkle the grated mozzarella on the top. If you want to melt the cheese quickly, set the lid on top for a couple of minutes.

Notes

Note: you may substitute ground turkey, ground pork, or Italian sausage for the ground beef. If using lean ground beef or ground turkey, olive oil is recommended while browning. It is not necessary is using ground pork or sausage.
Click here for Italian Seasoning recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg