Description
A comforting family favorite made quicker and easier in the Instant Pot, with layers of pasta, creamy ricotta, and savory meat.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ricotta cheese
- Italian sausage
- Mozzarella cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, then toss in the diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and set this savory mixture aside for layering.
- Begin layering in the Instant Pot: spoon sauce at the bottom, followed by broken lasagna noodles, dollops of ricotta, and sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Close the lid, seal the vent, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes before quick-releasing any remaining pressure.
- Cool before serving, garnished with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Assemble and refrigerate the night before. Can be customized with various ingredients for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg