
Lasagna in a Pot
Chop:
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
- 3 roma tomatoes
Select sauté on the instant pot and brown:
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage (or combination)
Add the onion and green pepper to the meat as it browns along with:
- 1 tsp salt (omit if using seasoned sausage)
Drain beef and add:
- 2 Tbs minced garlic
Turn off sauté function and add:
- 1 cup water
Deglaze the bottom of the pot, then add chopped tomatoes along with:
- 2 cups water (additional)
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
On top, evenly layer:
- 12 oz pasta (casserole lasagne, bow-tie, or similar)
Do not stir. Close lid and set the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. When finished, let the pressure out a little bit at a time. Remove the lid and stir everything together.
Mix in:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 16 oz frozen spinach
Top with:
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
Put the lid on partially as the cheese melts.
Notes
Ingredients and amounts are somewhat flexible, but make sure there is enough liquid to cook the pasta through.
Recipe can be modified for the stove top.