Description
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is your go-to solution for a hearty, comforting meal that comes together in just 34 minutes! This one-pot wonder encapsulates all the traditional flavors of lasagna without the fuss of layering. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe features ground beef, rich pasta sauce, creamy ricotta, and penne pasta, all cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot. Minimal cleanup means more time spent with loved ones. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and enjoy a satisfying dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 jar (24-26 oz) traditional pasta sauce
- 1 box (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, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in pasta sauce and water; add spices.
- Layer uncooked penne on top without stirring; gently press down.
- Close lid and cook on High pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow natural release for up to 10 minutes based on desired pasta texture.
- Open lid carefully; stir in ricotta and Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg