Print

The Easiest One-Pot Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna (No Springform Pan Needed)

A hearty slice of instant pot lasagna featuring layers of pasta, ricotta, and rich tomato sauce topped with melted, browned mozzarella cheese.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this comforting Italian classic quickly in your pressure cooker. This lazy lasagna recipe uses uncooked noodles and cooks everything in one pot for fast weeknight dinners and simple cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • 9 oven-ready (no-boil) lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add olive oil. When hot, add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and water or broth. Stir gently to combine everything without scraping the bottom too hard.
  4. Break the no-boil lasagna noodles into pieces roughly 2 inches long. Place them on top of the sauce mixture in a single layer if possible, but do not stir them in.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
  6. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook setting on High for 8 minutes.
  7. When cooking finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the lid. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pot with a lid or foil and let it sit for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  9. Gently stir the lasagna mixture to combine the cheese and sauce. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Italian sausage instead of ground beef.
  • If you prefer a thicker lasagna, reduce the water/broth to 3/4 cup.
  • This recipe works well as an Easy One Pot Pasta Dinner when you want comfort food fast.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookingbyjade.com/instant-pot-lasagna/