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    Keto Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe Without Noodles

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 5, 2020 · 134 Comments

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    Keto Instant Pot No Noodle Lasagna
    keto instant pot no noodle lasagna pinterest image

    Want an easy low carb meal made in an electric pressure cooker? Here's an Instant Pot Lasagna recipe without noodles that's a breeze to make and keto-friendly as well.

    no noodle lasagna keto instant pot recipe pinterest image
    Article Index
    • Keto Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions About Low-Carb Instant Pot Lasagna
    • Tips On How To Cook A Pressure Cooker Lasagna Perfectly Every Time
    • My Two Different Methods When It Comes To Cooking Lasagna In The Instant Pot
    • How to Make Instant Pot Lasagna Without A Pan
    • How To Make Instant Pot Lasagna Using the Baking Pan Method
    • Recipe Variations For Making A No Noodle Lasagna In An Instant Pot
    • Other Recipes To Try
    • Recipe

    Keto Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe

    I've been taking it easy lately and trying to make cooking easier. I had a craving for my keto lasagna, but didn't want to take the time to make a meatza or turn the oven on.

    I find that using my Crock Pot and Instant Pot really simplifies meal preparation.

    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 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.

    This Instant Pot lasagna recipe was adapted from my spaghetti squash lasagna recipe. 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 a no noodle lasagna. There are NO NOODLES, real or faux.

    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. However, either will work so use the one you like best.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Low-Carb Instant Pot Lasagna

    The entire recipe is at the bottom of the post. First, here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.

    How Long Do You Pressure Cook Lasagna?

    The good thing about cooking a lasagna in a pressure cooker is that it's all made in the pot! You're browning the ground beef, sauteing the onions, and heating it all together!

    Even when using the second method of cooking the no noodle lasagna and layering your ingredients, it's still coming together in just one pot!

    Once all your ingredients come together, you will pressure cook the lasagna on HIGH for 9 minutes. It really does come together quicker than the oven!

    Can I Cook Frozen Hamburger Meat in the Instant Pot?

    One email I get often from my readers is asking if you can cook hamburger meat in an Instant Pot directly from the freezer when making no noodle lasagna. The answer is YES!

    Here's how to cook frozen hamburger in the Instant Pot:

    1. Place a frozen hamburger slab on the trivet.
    2. Add 1 cup of water inside your Instant Pot Basket.
    3. Next, place your hamburger on the trivet inside your Instant Pot basket.
    4. Place your lid on, with the venting valve on SEALING.
    5. Select MANUAL MODE for 15 minutes.
    6. Allow to manual release and then do a quick release.
    7. Your hamburger is now thawed, partially browned, and ready to use!

    If you want the ground beef to be fully cooked, it needs to cook under pressure for at least 20 minutes. But, I like to keep it slightly uncooked as I finish cooking it on the sauté setting with onion and garlic for the lasagna.

    You can even cook the meat in the sauce to save time!

    cooking frozen ground beef in instant pot

    Tips On How To Cook A Pressure Cooker Lasagna Perfectly Every Time

    • It's best to loosely cover the lasagna with aluminum foil while it's cooking in the Instant Pot. It prevents 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, simply 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 Pot lasagna. It's very similar to a skillet lasagna. And it skips the pasta which saves low carb eaters those unnecessary carbs!

    My Two Different Methods When It Comes To Cooking Lasagna In The Instant Pot

    I experimented with two methods of cooking an Instant Pot lasagna without noodles to see if one was better than the other but, both ways resulted in a great meal so you can pick the one you prefer.

    Method 1: Place All Ingredients In Together

    The first method is directly placing all the ingredients into the pressure cooker.

    Some readers have experienced their food burning. This could be due to using the HIGH temp method when cooking. Take a look at your screen to make sure that it is set to the NORMAL operating level.

    Method 2: Layer The Ingredients

    The second method is layering the ingredients into a round baking pan first. If using a springform pan, it needs to be wrapped with aluminum foil at the bottom to prevent any moisture from entering the bottom of the lasagna, resulting in a soggy mess.

    Another tip when it comes to layering is to set the pan on the rack and make a sling out of aluminum foil so that you can easily pull out the lasagna once it's done cooking!

    no noodle lasagna in pan

    How to Make Instant Pot Lasagna Without A Pan

    initial steps for preparing no noodle lasagna directly in instant pot

    Why dirty two pots if you can get away with using only one? If that's your thinking, you may prefer cooking the lasagna directly in the Instant Pot.

    Here's how to cook Instant Pot lasagna without a pan:

    1. On the sauté setting, brown the ground beef with a little garlic and onion.
    2. While the meat is browning, combine ricotta (or cottage) cheese with Parmesan and egg in a small mixing bowl.
    3. Drain grease and remove meat mixture from Instant Pot.
    4. In a medium bowl, mix meat with marinara sauce (reserving ½ cup).
    5. Place half of the meat mixture into the Instant Pot.
    6. Top meat mixture with the cheese mixture and mozzarella slices, then repeat the layers.
    7. Spread the reserved meat sauce on top. (This keeps the top layer of cheese from getting condensation drips on it)
    8. Attach lid and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
    9. Vent steam, remove the lid and serve.

    Note: The lasagna may burn using this method if there isn't enough liquid in the sauce which is needed when pressure cooking. So if you want to ensure burning doesn't occur, go with the method that uses a baking pan in the pressure cooker.

    final steps for preparing no noodle lasagna directly in instant pot

    How To Make Instant Pot Lasagna Using the Baking Pan Method

    Using a small pan that fits into your Instant Pot is probably the most common method used to make pressure cooker lasagna. The ingredients and cook time are the same, but everything is layered in a pan-sized to fit into the Instant Pot.

    The pan is then placed on the rack over water. This method will also prevent burning the lasagna as there should be adequate water needed for pressure cooking.

    initial steps for no noodle lasagna pot in pot method

    Here’s how to make pressure cooker lasagna with a springform pan (or any pan that fits into the Instant Pot):

    1. On the sauté setting, the meat is browned with garlic and onion.
    2. While the meat is browning, combine the ricotta (or cottage) cheese with parmesan and egg in a small bowl.
    3. Once ground beef is browned, the grease is drained and the meat mixture is removed from the Instant Pot.
    4. The meat mixture is combined with marinara in a medium bowl, reserving half a cup.
    5. Next, using a round dish that fits within your Instant Pot (such as a springform pan with aluminum foil to catch any drippings) layer half of your lasagna meat, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese mixture repeating for a second time until no ingredients remain. Top with ½ c of reserved marinara sauce.
    6. Pour 1 cup water in Instant Pot then place rack in the pot with the sling.
    7. Set dish in Instant Pot on the rack.
    8. Attach lid and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
    9. Vent steam, remove the lid, and serve.
    final steps for no noodle lasagna pot in pot method

    Recipe Variations For Making A No Noodle Lasagna In An Instant Pot

    All recipes are used as a base. Sure, you can make this No Noodle Lasagna as the recipe states below. However, if you are needing to increase protein, lessen your carb count for the day, or want more veggies, by all means, change things up!

    Here's a few ideas you may want to try:

    • Add in a cup or two of fresh spinach to increase your fiber for the day.
    • Layer in zucchini or eggplant slices to add even more veggies into your no noodle lasagna. It tastes great as a zucchini or eggplant lasagna.
    • Have fresh tomatoes? Dice it up and throw it into the pot for freshness!
    • Speaking of freshness- If you have fresh herbs on hand like basil, chop up a tablespoon or two and throw it in on top of the cheese once the lasagna has cooked to complete the dish! Greenery on top of the cheese is always my favorite way to bring a dish together and make it look pretty!
    • If you are a fan of cottage cheese and have some on hand, sub the ricotta out in place of cottage cheese!
    no noodle lasagna keto instant pot recipe on white plate

    What variations have you tried when making pressure cooker lasagna? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!

    Other Recipes To Try

    Need more ideas for low carb cooking in an electric pressure cooker? Take a look at the following recipes:

    • Paleo White Chicken Chili is incredibly filling and almost everyone, even picky eaters, love it.
    • Coconut Porridge is a really creamy hot cereal that is perfect on a cold day.
    • Low Carb Taco Soup is packed with flavor and vegetables.
    • Keto Smothered Pork Chops results in tender meat every time and
    • Easy Instant Pot Meatballs are perfect on top of spaghetti squash or a bed of zucchini noodles.

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    Recipe

    no noodle lasagna keto instant pot recipe

    No Noodle Lasagna (Keto, Instant Pot)

    4.35 from 40 votes
    Looking for low carb meals to make in your electric pressure cooker? Here's an easy Instant Pot no noodle lasagna that's a breeze to make.
    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:25 mins
    Total Time:35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
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    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 365

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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 small onion
    • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 large egg use one more for a thicker lasagna
    • 1 jar marinara sauce 25 ounces
    • 8 ounces mozzarella sliced
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • On sauté setting, brown the ground beef with the garlic and onion.
    • While the meat is browning, combine the ricotta cheese with the Parmesan and egg in a small mixing bowl. 
    • Drain grease and remove meat mixture from Instant Pot.
    • In a medium size bowl mix meat mixture with 25 ounce jar of marinara (reserve ½ c for the top).
    • Next, using a round dish that fits within your Instant Pot (A springform pan with aluminum foil to catch any drippings works) layer half of your lasagna meat, mozzarella and ricotta cheese mixture repeating for a second time until no ingredients remain. Top with ½ c of reserved marinara sauce.
    • Place sling in Instant Pot over rack and pour in 1 cup of water.
    • Set dish in instant pot. Cover loosely with aluminum foil if desired to keep condensation from dripping on the lasagna.
    • Attach lid, close valve, and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
    • Vent steam, remove the lid and serve.

    Notes

    Since so many comments noted that the lasagna burned in their pot, the recipe has changed to use a baking pan in the pot method rather than cook directly in the pot. 
    However, the issue with burning can be if there isn’t enough liquid in the pot when cooking under pressure. So a “watery” sauce is what’s needed to keep the lasagna from burning if you don't want to use the separate pan method. Extra sauce should also prevent burning for those wanting to cook directly into the pot.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 243g | Calories: 365 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 2.4mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 6 g | % Carbs: 6.9 % | % Protein: 28.7 % | % Fat: 64.5 % | SmartPoints: 13
    Values
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        [potassium] => 527
        [fiber] => 1
        [sugar] => 4
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    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    Post updated in November 11, 2020 with additional recipe information and resized images. Originally published July 25, 2016.

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    1. Regina

      May 01, 2022 at 10:39 pm

      I don’t have an insta-pot. Can this be modified for another way to cook? It sounds so good! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        May 02, 2022 at 9:53 am

        You can just bake it in the oven at 350°F. It should only take about 20-25 minutes to be heated throughout.

        Reply
    2. Rosa rizk

      October 30, 2021 at 2:32 pm

      Hi I just start following you I love your recipes great ideas
      The only problem is your videos is cut off before the end of the recipe?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 01, 2021 at 8:40 am

        So sorry about that! I'll look into other options for playing the videos.

        Reply
    3. Nicole-E-Ohh

      May 29, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is probably my favorite keto recipe of all time! The “guts” of the lasagna has always been my favorite part of the dish anyways so this recipe is perfect for me! I’ve only done this recipe in the oven and it has come out perfect every time. I do use 2 eggs as suggested and I add Italian seasoning to the ricotta mixture. The left overs alone are amazing but I love to add chopped pepperoni, red pepper flakes, pizza seasoning and a sprinkle of more mozzarella cheese occasionally! Thank you so much for this recipe! It is on weekly rotation in my house. I am the only one doing keto in my house so basically I’ve eaten this almost everyday for 3 weeks and I still look forward to my next bowl of this cheesy, meaty goodness. Now I’m hungry and lucky for me I just made this again last night! Yum!

      Reply
    4. Becky Auer

      December 22, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      This. Was. Amazing. The BEST. Can't wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow and EVERYONE who ate it, loved it. They added noodles. I did not!

      Reply
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