Description
Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you’re craving a comforting Italian dish without the fuss. This one-pot meal combines classic flavors in a fraction of the time it takes to prepare traditional lasagna. Made with layers of tender penne pasta, rich ground beef, and creamy cheeses, it’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy date nights. With minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, this lazy lasagna is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy a hearty serving that bursts with flavor and can be on your table in under 30 minutes!
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
- 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
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the pasta sauce.
- Pour in water and mix in dried herbs.
- Layer the uncooked penne over the sauce without stirring.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5-10 minutes based on preferred pasta texture.
- After releasing remaining pressure, stir in ricotta and Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg