Description
A delicious and easy one-pot lasagna made in the Instant Pot with ground meat, broken lasagna noodles, and creamy cheese layers. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want comfort food fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1, chopped Medium onion
- 4, minced Garlic cloves
- 28 oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups Low-sodium broth
- 8 oz, broken Lasagna noodles
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Fresh spinach or kale
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Meat – Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add ground meat, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook until meat is browned and onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 2: Add Liquid Base – Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, broth, and Italian seasoning. Scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent burning and incorporate all flavors.
- Step 3: Add Pasta – Break lasagna noodles into 3-4 inch pieces and stir into the mixture. Ensure noodles are mostly submerged in liquid.
- Step 4: Pressure Cook – Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Step 5: Add Cheese – Stir in ricotta cheese until melted and creamy. Fold in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Step 6: Serve – Serve hot topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Break noodles into similar-sized pieces for even cooking and better texture distribution
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper, smokier flavor that mimics long-simmered sauce
- Don’t skip the natural pressure release – it prevents mushy pasta and allows flavors to meld
- Add spinach after cooking to maintain its bright green color and prevent overcooking
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: instant pot lasagna, pressure cooker lasagna, easy lasagna, one pot meal, quick dinner, comfort food