Instant Pot Lasagna with Victoria Pasta Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- Pasta sauce – I prefer using Victoria marinara sauce because it is preservative-free and tastes homemade! Click here to find it in a store near you.
- Lasagna noodles – This recipe uses oven-ready lasagna noodles to cut down on prep time. You can read more about the difference between no-boil vs regular lasagna noodles in this article.
- Ricotta filling – A cheesy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, baby spinach, salt, and oregano make up the creamy ricotta layer in this lasagna.
- Mozzarella cheese – Shredded mozzarella tops the lasagna for a delicious, cheesy finish.
- Parsley – Freshly chopped to garnish the finished lasagna.
Directions
- Break the noodles into half and set them aside.
- Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl until they are well combined.
Assemble the Lasagna
- Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Pour 1 cup of pasta sauce into the parchment paper-lined pan. Place the lasagna noodles over it in a single layer.
- Top the noodles with half of the ricotta mixture.
- Repeat the layers starting with pasta sauce, noodles, then the ricotta mixture until the pan is almost full to the brim. If using a 7-inch springform pan, you should be able to repeat the layers twice. Finish with a final layer of marinara sauce.
- Cover the pan with foil.
- Add 1.5 cups of water to the base of the Instant Pot.
- Place the springform pan carefully on a trivet and lower it into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Cover the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, wait for 10 minutes before releasing the pressure.
- Carefully remove the springform pan from the Instant Pot.
- Remove the foil and top it with cheese. Cover with foil and in about 5-10 minutes, the cheese should have melted.
- Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley leaves.
- Slide a knife around the edges of the lasagna to loosen it. Unhinge the clasp and remove the sides of the pan.
- Cut the lasagna into slices and serve immediately.
Recipe by Simmer to Slimmer
Tips
Let it rest – After broiling allow the lasagna to cool and rest for 15 minutes in the springform pan. This will help the lasagna keep its shape and make it easier for cutting.
