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Looking for low carb meals to make in your electric pressure cooker? Here’s an easy Instant Pot no noodle lasagna that’s a break to make.
I’ve been taking it easy lately. The lazy days of summer are here and I’m trying not to do too much. However, it’s tough when you work full-time, have a small child, and manage two blogs.
To make meals easier, I’m using my Crock Pot and Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is a fairly new appliance for me, and I am still learning how to best use it. But, it’s quickly becoming one of my most favorite kitchen appliances.
Thanks to the multi-functions of the Instant Pot, I’ve been able to get rid of my steamer and rice cooker. It’s also a slow cooker, but I’m keeping my crock pots because you can never have enough slow cookers.
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It’s been super hot the last few weeks so I’m a bit reluctant to turn on the oven if I don’t have to. We do have ice cold central air conditioning, but I don’t always like to turn it on. And, when it is on, I like to keep the temperature dial on the high side.
I was craving some lasagna when I got home from a short vacation in upstate New York. The weather was hot so I didn’t want to add heat to the kitchen by turning on the oven. I could have made a skillet lasagna like the recipe here, but decided to try out a lasagna recipe in the Instant Pot instead.
My traditional lasagna recipe uses a ricotta cheese filling in the layers. Some like to use cottage cheese, but I prefer the taste of ricotta. Which cheese do you prefer?
This Instant Pot no noodle lasagna recipe was adapted from my spaghetti squash lasagna recipe here. I decided to leave out the veggie noodles, though.
I suppose I could have used layers of zucchini to help hold things together. But, I didn’t bother to do that. That’s why I call this recipe an Instant Pot no noodle lasagna. There’s NO NOODLES, real or faux.
You may want to loosely cover the lasagna with aluminum foil while it’s cooking in the Instant Pot. I didn’t think of this until after. It would prevent condensation from dripping on top of the cheese.
If you prefer, you could leave the top layer of cheese off during the cooking process. Then, when the time is up, simple add the cheese to the top after depressurizing. Then, put the lid back on and let the heat of the warm cycle melt the cheese.
In any case, this is a super easy recipe that cooks up in the Instant Pot. And, it only dirties one pot since you can brown the meat right in the pot! I think you’ll love this simple Instant Post no noodle lasagna. It’s very similar to a skillet lasagna, but skips the pasta.
What’s your favorite family meal to cook up in an electric pressure cooker like the Instant Pot?
Low Carb Instant Pot No Noodle Lasagna
Instant Pot No Noodle Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 jar marinara sauce 25 ounces
- 8 ounces mozzarella sliced
Instructions
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On saute setting, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion.
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While the meat is browning, combine the ricotta cheese with the Parmesan and egg in a small mixing bowl.
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Add the marinara sauce and remove half of the meat sauce.
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Top the remaining meat sauce with half the mozzarella cheese.
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Spread half the ricotta cheese mix on top of the mozzarella layer.
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Top with the remaining meat sauce.
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Add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top (reserve a few pieces for the final layer).
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Spread the remaining ricotta cheese mixture over the mozzarella.
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Top with the remaining mozzarella pieces (these can be reserved to top after if desired).
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At this point, you may want to cover the lasagna with a loose aluminum foil to prevent condensation dripping on the cheese. I didn't bother to do this. It's not needed if you want to reserve the top layer of cheese to be added after the pressure cycle is over.
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Cover, and cook at high pressure for 8-10 minutes.
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Vent off steam, remove lid and add any reserved cheese on top. I like to sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the very top. Cover and let sit to melt cheese if needed.
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Spoon lasagna into bowls to serve.
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Kathryn says
Do you just put on maual setting for 8-10 minutes? Or do you use of the presets? I’m co fused.
Casey says
I’m curious to see if you’ve tried this again and found a way to make it without the bottom burning? I really want to try this and worried mine won’t come to pressure. I don’t know how to do the pot in pot and only have one pot for the IP.
thanks so much!
Lisa says
I’d say cook it in another pan on a rack in the IP.
Casey says
What kind of container though? I have no idea what this means?
Lisa says
I like to use a round Pyrex container that fits in the pot.
Ramona Ward says
Have you remade this again in a different way to solve the burning on the bottom? Flavors are wonderful but mine burnes on the bottom like others. Was just wondering if you ever revisited this recipe and found a better way.
Lisa says
I’d say cook it in a container on a rack. I’m not sure why mine has never burned on bottom.
Ariel says
Flavors were there but was very goopy. I will not be making again.
Lisa says
You could put some add-ins to beef it up a bit.
Cerissa says
This is delicious! But, like some of the others, my pressure cooker would not come to pressure and ended up burning the bottom. Next time I will cook it in a pot on the trivet with water on the bottom so that it will come to pressure. Thanks!
Lisa says
Good idea! I bet that would work. I’m still learning how to use the pressure cooker so I’ll try it that way next time.
Thomasa says
It was yummy! Only problem was it burned on the bottom and kept turning off my IP due to overheating. I figured after two tries of getting it to pressure it was cooked well enough.
Lisa says
Hmm. I wonder why I didn’t have this issue. Mine actually didn’t brown at all.
Cerissa says
I had this same problem. I suspected it would not come to pressure because the sauce was too thick, but thought I would try it anyway. I believe you really need to make this in a dish inside the pot with a cup of water under it for it to come to pressure. It was still delicious, even though the bottom was burned. I will try it the pot in pot method next time!
Casey says
How do you do pot in pot?
Carol says
I have never heard of an instant pot before! Sounds like something I will have to save up for. Does the cheese brown at all in this pot? That is what I like best about melted cheese. 🙂
Lisa says
It did brown a bit for me.
Chef Jon says
Save up for 2….after u buy one you will quickly realize you need another. Chevk out Amazon.com
amy says
I must have messed up somewhere along the way, plus my IP didn’t get pressure even though on High pressure for 8 minutes. It also was burned on the bottom when finished. It was a mess… just a heap of the mixture. Totally disappointed. Maybe I’ll attempt again but am disappointed and have to go to plan b for a teacher’s dinner item. 🙁
Lisa says
Did you check your valve and seal on the IP? I’ve never had anything burn in the IP.
kim says
Same here. I thought maybe the cycle didn’t run, so i did it again. Still no pressure and the bottom is burnt.
Nicole says
Is soooo yummy!! Thank you very much
Lisa says
You’re welcome!
Patricia says
I don’t know why I feel weird about it, but it’s OK to use foil in the IP, huh? Just checking.
Sounds like a good recipe – I’ll be using veggie crumbles in place of the meat. It’ll probably raise the carb count a little, but it’s still a ton below using pasta noodles. I doubt I’ll need any insulin for this at all.
Lisa says
Totally fine to use foil, but I didn’t bother. It’s similar to when you use a crock pot and don’t want the condensation dripping on the food.
Saoirse says
Thanks! I’m always looking for new recipes to use my Instant Pot. I was out of ideas for dinner tonight and this will be perfect and fast before taking the kids out to sports practices, etc.
Lisa says
It does come together quick and easy to feed the family of busy nights!
Nicole says
Right on time as always… Can you believe I was looking in vain for a recipe like this last week??? I haven’t yet tried out my new IP, and wanted a noodleless lasagna to be my initiation! I have to admit that I’m a little intimidated by it… So many buttons, etc! Wish me well please 🙂 as always… Thank you!!
Lisa says
I’m still learning my IP, but it’s much easier than it looks!
Chris says
How would you make this if you don’t have a pressure cooker? It looks really good but I don’t have an instant pot.
Lisa says
It could be made in the microwave. Just layer it into a microwavable dish after the meat is browned. You’d want to heat just until its hot and cook covered.
Cat says
How would you go about making this in the oven or a traditional slow-cooker? I don’t have an instant pot either and hate cooking with the microwave, but this looks great!
Lisa says
I would just put everything in a baking dish and bake at 350F until cheese is beginning to brown.