If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe, look no further than this Instant Pot Lasagna! With layers of rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and perfectly cooked noodles, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Break the lasagna noodles in half and layer them on top of the sauce in the Instant Pot, making sure to criss-cross them for even cooking.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the lasagna noodles in the Instant Pot.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining lasagna noodles and cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual mode for 20 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, do a quick release of the pressure and carefully remove the lasagna from the Instant Pot.
- Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving.
This Instant Pot Lasagna is the perfect meal for any occasion! Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a comforting dinner, this dish is sure to please. With its rich tomato sauce and cheesy layers, it's a classic recipe that's been made even easier with the Instant Pot. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it can be!
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