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Quick & Easy Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Quick & Easy Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna
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Quick & Easy Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is a speedy and fuss-free version of classic lasagna made entirely in the Instant Pot. This comforting dish features layers of no-boil noodles, meaty marinara sauce, and a blend of rich cheeses, all cooked together under pressure for a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Meat Sauce

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (preferably thick)

Cheese and Noodles

  • 6–8 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant and softened. Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up as it browns evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. When cooked through, stir in marinara sauce and let combine for a few minutes.
  2. Layer the Ingredients: Turn off sauté. In the Instant Pot, spread a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Cover with half of the no-boil noodles, slightly overlapping. Dollop half the ricotta cheese evenly over the noodles, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Add another layer of sauce. Repeat the layering with the remaining noodles, cheese, and sauce. Finish with a final sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  3. Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 20 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the lid carefully, let the lasagna cool for a few minutes to set. Slice and serve warm, enjoying the gooey cheese and rich sauce layers.

Notes

  • Avoid thin marinara sauces to prevent watery lasagna.
  • Overlap noodles slightly to help them cook evenly and hold their shape.
  • Use no-boil noodles to skip the pre-cooking step and save time.
  • Allow natural pressure release for better texture and to reduce splattering.
  • Mix mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses for a balanced creamy and savory flavor.

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Keywords: instant pot lasagna, lazy lasagna, quick lasagna, easy lasagna, no boil noodle lasagna, pressure cooker lasagna, weeknight dinner

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