Pressure Cooker Lazy Lasagna

This Pressure Cooker Lazy Lasagna is a deconstructed recipe that’s full of hearty sauce and cheesy goodness for a comforting, family-friendly dinner you’ll love! Serve it on its own or with your favorite sides. 

Life-Changing Lazy Lasagna

Are you ever in the mood for classic lasagna but don’t want to take the time to layer all of the ingredients and bake it in the oven? What if we told you that you could all the warm flavors you love with literally half the work? Sounds crazy, but it’s true! Let us introduce you to your new favorite lazy lasagna recipe. It’s made with minimal ingredients and cooked in a pressure cooker so all you have to do is combine the ingredients and come back later! Quick, easy, and delicious, dinner truly doesn’t get better than this. 

Minimal Ingredients

Unlike some pasta recipes that require a million items, the ingredient list for this lasagna is super short and easy to find! 

• Pasta – We used rigatoni, but any large tubular noodle can be used.

• Cheese – String cheese is stuffed inside of the pasta, and Mozzarella and Ricotta is layered on top to emulate the original taste and texture.

• Bolognese Sauce – Homemade bolognese sauce creates the best flavor, but if needed, you could opt for store-bought instead. 

• Chicken Stock – This helps cook the noodles and creates a richer taste than water would. 

How to Make Lazy Lasagna

Once you make this lazy lasagna recipe, you’ll never go back to the oven baked version again! 

1. Add half of the bolognese sauce to the bottom of your pressure cooker. 
2. Stuff the string cheese into the center of each raw noodle. Then, arrange the noodles over the sauce, making sure they are tightly packed. 
3. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese, and pour the broth on top. 
4. Place the lid on top, making sure it locks, and set the valve to the “sealing” position. Press the “pasta” setting. 
5. Once the automatic timer has gone off, do an immediate pressure release, and stir well. 
6. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm. 

Tips and Tricks

Don’t add too much liquid. You want the noodles to be just covered with the broth. Otherwise, your lasagna might turn out soupy. 

Include meat. Bulk up this recipe by adding ground beef or turkey to the pasta sauce. 

Keep an eye on your pressure cooker. Every device cooks differently. So, be sure to keep an eye on your pressure cooker in order to prevent the lasagna from burning. 

Can I Use an Instant Pot Instead?

We haven’t tested it, but you should be able to use an Instant Pot to create this lazy lasagna recipe. Just note that the labels on your Instant Pot may differ in name. 

Storing and Reheating

With how addicting this pasta is, it’s doubtful you’ll have any leftovers. However, if you do, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days! We do not recommend freezing leftovers as the dairy will not thaw well. 

Serving Suggestions

Of course, you can serve this lazy lasagna on its own for a super satisfying meal. However, it also pairs incredibly well with all your favorite sides! For instance, some of our favorite additions include: 

• Whipped Feta Watermelon Salad 

• Cucumber & Tomato Salad

• Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Feta

• Olive Cheese Bread

More Easy Pasta Recipes 

If you loved this lazy lasagna recipe, you won’t want to miss out on these family-favorite pasta dishes that make dinner a breeze! 

• Make this flavorful One Pot Lasagna Pasta in just 15 minutes for a hearty dinner you’ll love. 
• Tender, creamy, and full of cheesy garlicky goodness, this Tuscan Chicken Pasta is made in the slow cooker for the easiest comfort food recipe you’ll ever make! 
• Whether you are cooking a quick weeknight meal for your family or preparing a dish for a dinner party, this One Pot Putanesca Pasta is perfect for you!
• One Pan Alfredo Pasta is creamy, quick to make, and super easy to clean up.