Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Recipe - A Mom's Impression (2024)

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is the easiest recipe to make in your pressure cooker. Get all the taste of a traditional lasagna, without all the fuss. Adaptable recipe with or without Ricotta or Cottage Cheese, this version doesn’t require the normal steps like boiling noodles making a sauce, layering it and then baking it. It is a one pot method with easy cleanup.

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It’s no secret that we are obsessed with our Instant Pot. We are busy parents looking for easy recipes for our family and using a pressure cooker is an amazing tool, there is just one pot to clean up! We have adapted a lot of our favorite family recipes into pressure cooker versions, and this Instant Pot lasagna is one of our favorites.

What is Lazy Lasagna?

When you want lasagna but you don’t want to have to go through all the steps to actually make lasagna then this lazy version is for you! Basically lazy lasagna is a type of deconstructed lasagna made in one pot. There is no need for layering meat, sauce, cheese, over and over again. Instead, all the flavors and ingredients are mixed together in a one pot method of cooking, in this case we are using our Instant Pot pressure cooker.

Do I need a Spring Form Pan to make this Lasagna?

No! The beauty of this recipe is that if you don’t have a lasagna pan it is just fine. This recipe cooks right in the pot that comes with your pressure cooker. A spring form isn’t necessary because we don’t need to layer the ingredients for Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna!

Can I make this recipe with Cottage Cheese or Ricotta?

Yes! We didn’t have any on hand when we created this recipe but if you love cottage cheese or ricotta you can easily add it after the pressure cooker is finished cooking. After releasing the pressure, stir in 1 cup of cottage cheese or ricotta before topping with the mozzarella.

What Type of Noodles do I Need?

We used regular old lasagna noodles for this recipe, we just broke them up into 2 inch pieces. If you don’t have lasagna noodles or if you are looking for an even easier way to make this recipe you could use 8 ounces of campanelle or rigatoni.

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  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Diced Onion
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Italian Sausage
  • Chicken Broth
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Lasagna Noodles, broken into 2″ pieces
  • Italian Seasoning (optional)
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese

How to Make Lasagna in your Pressure Cooker

Place your pressure cooker to the saute function. Add the oil, onion, garlic and sausage to the pot. Saute until the sausage has cooked through and is no longer pink. Stir in broth, pasta sauce and lasagna noodles and mix well.

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Place the lid on the pressure cooker and seal shut. Ensure that the pressure release valve is closed. Set the pressure cooker to manual, high pressure for 6 minutes.

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When the cooking cycle is complete, carefully quick release the pressure before opening.

Add 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the lasagna and mix well. Top with remaining mozzarella. Set the lid on pot for about 1 minute until the cheese has melted.

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Top with Parmesan and enjoy!


Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

Author: A Mom's Impression

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 6 mins

Servings: 4

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is the easiest recipe to make in your pressure cooker. Get all the taste of a traditional lasagna, without all the fuss. Adaptable recipe with or without Ricotta or Cottage Cheese, this version doesn't require the normal steps like boiling noodles making a sauce, layering it and then baking it. It is a one pot method with easy cleanup.

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 jar 24 oz, pasta sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning optional
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into 2" pieces
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Place your pressure cooker to the saute function. Add oil, onion, garlic and sausage to the pot. Saute until the sausage has cooked through and is no longer pink. Stir in broth, pasta sauce, Italian Seasoning and lasagna noodles and mix well.

  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker and seal shut. Ensure thatthe pressure release valve is closed. Set the pressure cooker to manual, high pressure for 6 minutes.

  • When the cooking cycle is complete, carefully quick release the pressure before opening.

  • Add 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the lasagna and mix well. Top with remaining mozzarella. Set the lid on pot for about 1 minute until the cheese has melted. Top with Parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

* Cook time does not include the time it takes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure.

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Sharing of this recipe is encouraged and appreciated. Copying of full recipe to any social media is prohibited.

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  1. Talor says

    We love this recipe! Can it also be done in a crockpot?

    Reply

    • Mom says

      Yes, it could. just combine everything and cook on low 8 hours high 4 hours.

      Reply

  2. Debbie Moore says

    Do you drain grease after cooking sausage? Before adding other ingredients??

    Reply

    • Mom says

      Yep!

      Reply

  3. Taylor says

    I wondering if I can double this recipe and have it still fit in a 6qt instant pot.

    Reply

    • Mom says

      As long as it doesn’t go above the fill line you are fine.

      Reply

  4. Cindy L Zorn says

    Can you add veggies to the list and takeout meat

    Reply

    • Mom says

      Sure, You could sub in eggplant or zucchini.

      Reply

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FAQs

How long do instant lasagne sheets take to cook? ›

I've been cooking lasagne for the past 15 years and never had a problem with instant sheets. I use meat sauce, cheese sauce and the sheets, I cook for about 30-35 minutes in a moderate oven and stick a knife through the layers to check if it's done. Occasionally it will need an extra 5-10 minutes cooking time.

Do you spray the bottom of a pan when making lasagna? ›

For the best results, we offer the following tips for assembling your lasagne: Begin with a 13 x 9 x 3-inches deep baking pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking pan and begin layering.

What is a good substitute for lasagna noodles? ›

When it comes to keto lasagna, there a many different foods you can use to substitute for real lasagna noodles. Some people use zucchini noodles (slices) or cabbage. I've even seen people use fathead dough rolled out super thin, baked and then used as a keto lasagna noodle.

Why did my lasagna sink? ›

The biggest offender, though, is watery, thin pasta sauce. A helpful technique can prevent this pitfall from sabotaging your lasagna: Reduce your sauce to thicken it before pouring it into the casserole. A thin sauce runs right off of cooked lasagna noodles, causing all the layers to slide off of each other, as well.

How to tell if lasagna is done? ›

Once the lasagna is ready, cover the pan with a layer of aluminum foil. Place the pan in the oven and allow it to bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil so the cheese can brown. The lasagna is done when the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

Do I need to cook the lasagna sheets before baking? ›

How to layer up a lasagne. To build up the layers of your lasagne, have your ingredients and sauces ready and to hand. I like to use fresh lasagne sheets, which you can buy in the fresh pasta section in the supermarket – they can go straight in and there's no need to pre-cook the pasta sheets at all.

Is it better to cook lasagna in a glass or metal pan? ›

Save your glass pans for lasagna, plátanos maduros horneados, baked eggs, piñon, casseroles, and doughnut bread pudding—they're easy to clean, they're so smooth they're naturally nonstick, they'll keep your kugel warm as it sits on the table, they won't cause discoloration or off-tastes when you're slow-roasting ...

How many layers should a lasagna have? ›

Let me break it to you: If you want to make a lasagna, three layers just won't cut it! For the perfect lasagna, you need at least 4-5 layers to really enjoy all those mouth-watering flavors. And, here's a pro-tip: make sure to season each layer generously, but not too much. The average lasagna has 8 layers!

What can I use if I don't have ricotta cheese for lasagna? ›

What can I use in place of ricotta cheese in lasagna? Instead of ricotta cheese, use cottage cheese, cream cheese, shredded cheese, or mascarpone.

Are lasagna sheets the same as lasagna noodles? ›

Lasagna is a sheet pasta, made up of flat, thin rectangles of dough. For this reason, individual pieces of lasagna are sometimes called sheets. Whether a recipe calls for lasagna noodles or sheets, it means the same thing: individual lasagna pasta.

Do no boil lasagna noodles taste different? ›

“When comparing good quality no-boil lasagna noodles with homemade lasagna noodles made with Italian ingredients, there is no significant difference in taste.

Why put toothpick in lasagna? ›

Poke 9-12 toothpicks over the surface of your lasagna (to keep the foil from sticking to the cheese). Cover with foil and bake at 375˚F for 45 minutes.

Why do you put milk in lasagna? ›

The secret ingredient? Milk. It tenderises the meat, to leave you with the most tender ragù. Use a deep dish and find out how to layer a lasagne.

Is there a wrong way to make lasagna? ›

10 Most Common Lasagna Mistakes

There shouldn't be too much or too little filling. Too much between one layer and another will keep you from ever getting a perfect slice. Too little and all you'll taste is pasta. Do not put large pieces of vegetables or meat in lasagna for the same reason as above.

Are instant lasagna sheets good? ›

No-boil lasagna noodles aren't just a convenient shortcut to piping-hot lasagna—they're actually way more delicious than the regular, frilly-edged kind you have to cook before using.

How do you soften instant lasagne sheets? ›

Soak the lasagne sheets in a single layer in boiling water for 5 mins.

How do you use ready made lasagne sheets? ›

Add contents of package directly to baking dish and add Lasagne, sauce and filling. Alternate layers with Lasagne, sauce and filling until desired number of layers is achieved. Bake according to recipe directions. Lasagne may be prepared up to 24 hours in advance without baking it.

How to pre-cook lasagne sheets without sticking? ›

Boil water like you normally do when cooking lasagne sheets. However, this time stir vigorously in circles so you create a whirlpool in the water. This way, when you add the lasagne sheets to the boiling water, the whirlpool movement will prevent them from sticking to each other.

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