Best Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe (2024)

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Our Instant Pot Lasagna recipe cooks from start to finish in your pressure cooker! It’s so easy to make and uses only simple ingredients. Made with ground beef, homemade béchamel sauce, and plenty of cheese, this simple lasagna recipe is so creamy and delicious.

Equipment

• Instant Pot pressure cooker
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Bowl
• Springform pan*
• Parchment paper
• Aluminum foil

Using a springform pan makes it easy to remove the lasagna from the pan, but it isn’t necessary. Use a round baking pan that fits your Instant Pot if you don’t have a springform pan.

Lasagna Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Béchamel sauce (butter, flour, milk, salt)
• Chopped onion
• Minced garlic
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oven-ready lasagna noodles
• Olive oil

I love make ahead dinners, and lasagna is one of the best! Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna has always been one of my go-to make-ahead meals, but I knew I wanted to try making it in my pressure cooker, too.

And, let me tell you, this is my favorite make ahead lasagna of all time! It has the most amazing flavor and texture, and it is so easy to make.

I make this Instant Pot beef lasagna recipe all of the time now, and you won’t hear my family complaining: it’s delicious!

Can I use regular lasagna noodles?

You can use regular lasagna noodles to make this bechamel lasagna recipe, but will need to compensate with extra sauce and may need to increase the cooking time, as they will absorb more liquid as they cook.

I find oven-ready lasagna noodles the easiest to work with. They are partially cooked already and absorb less liquid.

How to Make Lasagna Step-by-Step

1. Set your Instant Pot to saute mode. Add olive oil to the pot and wait until it’s hot (it will start to shimmer). Once hot, add ground beef to the pot.
   
2. Cook until it begins to brown, then add in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
   
3. Pour in marinara sauce and stir until fully mixed. Then, pour the entire mixture into a separate bowl and wash out the inside of your Instant Pot.
   
4. Prepare your béchamel sauce by making a roux of flour and butter (see: How to Make a Roux), then slowly adding milk and whisking until the sauce thickens. Finish the sauce with salt. Follow our guide on How to Make Béchamel.
   
5. Line your springform pan with parchment paper. Add a layer of meat sauce over the paper in the pan.
   
   Then, add a layer of lasagna noodles.
   
   Add another layer of meat sauce. Top with béchamel sauce.
   
   Add a handful of mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
   
   Top again with a layer of lasagna noodles. Repeat the layers by starting again with meat sauce. On your final layer, add the noodles, then your remaining béchamel sauce. Finally, top with remaining cheese.
6. Cover your springform pan tightly with aluminum foil. Use another strip of foil to create a rectangular strap to wrap around the pan. This creates a “handle” that you can use to lift it out of the pot easily and prevents water from getting into the pot.
7. Add 1 cup of water to your Instant Pot, then place the trivet in the pot. Place your aluminum foil covered pan on the trivet. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then quick release. Serve and enjoy!
   

TIP: If you like, you can brown the top of your lasagna by heating it under the oven broiler for a couple of minutes. I also like to remove my lasagna from the pan to serve in a glass dish.

Make-Ahead Lasagna

Our Instant Pot lasagna is one of the most easy make ahead meals! You can store it in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months.

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it when ready to serve. The leftovers are so delicious!

Can you freeze lasagna?

Yes! Freezing lasagna is simple and a perfect way to have an easy dinner on hand whenever you need it!

How to Freeze Lasagna

1. Follow the directions above to cook your lasagna.
2. Allow to cool, then remove to a freezer-safe baking dish.
3. Cover tightly with foil and label with the freezing date.
4. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.

How to Reheat Lasagna

You can reheat lasagna in a number of ways, including in the oven, in a skillet on the stove, or even in your Instant Pot.

How to Reheat Lasagna in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Cover the lasagna in a heat-proof baking dish with aluminum foil.
3. Bake for about 30 minutes. Check to see if it’s heated through. If not, heat for an additional 15 minutes.

How to Reheat Lasagna on the Stove

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add your portion of lasagna to the skillet along with a little bit of water for the lasagna to absorb.
3. Cook until the lasagna simmers. Reduce the heat and place under a lid for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

How to Reheat Lasagna in the Instant Pot

1. Cover your leftovers in a heat-proof dish, tightly, with aluminum foil. Make another rectangular sling of foil to easily remove the dish later.
2. Add a cup of water to your Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Place the dish on the trivet.
3. Reheat using the Steam function for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure.

Side Dishes for Lasagna

Try some of our favorite side dishes for lasagna:

• Instant Pot French Bread
• Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
• Green Bean Almondine
• Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
• Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Easy Lasagna Recipes

• Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
• Mexican Lasagna Recipe with Tortillas
• Easy Sausage Lasagna for Two
• Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna

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