This lazy Instant Pot Lasagna recipe is made without a springform pan in 30 minutes! It rivals any traditionally made lasagna and is a one pot meal that everyone can agree on!
On Instant Pot, press Saute and wait until display says Hot. Takes 3-5 minutes. Swirl oil to coat and add ground beef. Start breaking into pieces with spatula.
Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Keep cooking until brown or about 5 minutes, constantly breaking into small pieces and stirring.
Press Cancel and remove half of ground beef into a bowl. Time to layer lasagna.°Layer #1: Add water and break 4 noodles in half and lay on top.°Layer #2: Add half of kale and break 4 noodles in half and lay on top.°Layer #3: Add ground beef from the bowl, remaining half of kale and pour 14 oz can tomato sauce on top.°Layer #4: Break 4 noodles in half and lay on top. Then pour remaining 14 oz can of tomato sauce.
Pressure cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes and then turn valve to Venting.
When you open the lid, lasagna will be like a casserole, a bit saucy. Not soup though. The longer lasagna sits, the more it will be like lasagna as pasta absorbs the liquids and settles.
Sprinkle cheese on top, cover and let lasagna sit for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted. Do not cook with cheese. Instant Pot stays warm for a while, especially if you have Keep Warm on. Covered pot is enough to melt the cheese.
Cut with a spoon or spatula and serve hot. Keep warm to eat later. To reheat, add 1/4 cup of water and press pressure cook for 1 minute or Steam.
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Notes
Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Up to 3 months.
Lasagna noodles: No need to pre-cook pasta. I used kamut (whole wheat), regular, gluten free and no-boil (oven ready) noodles are OK too.
Spinach or kale: You can skip kale or spinach if you are not a fan.
Ricotta or cottage cheese + egg (optional): I do not use but many readers ask. Mix both and layer on top of meat.
Double the recipe? I do not recommend to do so because Instant Pot will not come to pressure, even 8 quart. You can add 1 lb extra meat and if you are good with eye balling recipes, another layer of noodles.
For 3 quart Instant Pot: Cut ingredients in half (even water) but keep same cooking time.