What is Instant Pot Lasagna?

You have probably made a traditional lasagna which as you know can take upwards of 3 hours to prepare and bake. Those days are over once you own an Instant Pot. Instant Pot Weight Watchers Lasagna is the same recipe as traditional lasagna only this time instead of placing your lasagna in the oven to bake you place it in your instant pot to cook. In 24 minutes your Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe is fully cooked.

What kind of noodles should I use for Instant Pot Lasagna?

Ronzoni No Boil Lasagna Noodles are perfect for this recipe. You literally just take them out of the package uncooked and lay them in your pan to start building your lasagna layers. These no boil noodles are easy to break with your hands making it easy to fit into different size baking dishes.

Do I have to use Lasagna Noodles in this WW Lasagna Recipe?

No absolutely not. If you are watching your carb and calorie intake just build your layers with thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant or hearts of palm . Most vegetables are zero points foods on the WW Program so feel free to include them liberally in all of your recipes. By swapping the lasagna noodles with a veggie and replacing the chop meat with spinach and mushrooms you can easily turn this meal into a 5 Smartpoint recipe.

Is this Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe healthy?

Yes, this is a healthy lasagna recipe. Low in fat and calories and weight watcher friendly. Perfect if you are craving pasta and still trying to eat healthy.

How do you make Gluten Free Lasagna?

You can easily make a Gluten Free Instant Pot Lasagna by using Gluten Free No Bake Lasagna Noodles.

How many calories are in restaurant Italian Lasagna with meat?

There are an average of 845 calories in a serving of meat lasagna from your favorite Italian restaurant. And that does not include the loaf of Italian Bread that I know I would be eating at the restaurant LOL.

How many calories are in Instant Pot Lasagna?

This Weight Watchers Instant Pot Lasagna has only 333 calories per serving and the serving size is not tiny. I try to keep my meals under 400 calories so this healthy low fat instant pot lasagna fits into most weightloss programs.

How much Fat is in this Weight Watchers Instant Pot Lasagna?

There is only 7.6 grams of fat in this Weight Watcher Lasagna Recipe. A perfect Low Fat Lasagna recipe.

Can I make a Vegan Instant Pot Lasagna?

Yes you can make this an Instant Pot Vegan Lasagna recipe very easily. Just leave out the meat and substitute it with some sliced zucchini and eggplant. Just make sure you slice the veggies thin preferably with a mandolin so they cook fully. Weight Watchers Lasagna with Zucchini is one of my favorite WW One pot meals. You really can lose weight with an Instant Pot.

Can I use Chicken or Turkey Chop meat in place of Beef for Instant Pot Lasagna?

Yes you can swap your proteins without changing the calorie or fat counts as long as you choose a low fat lean version of chop meat.

Can I pre make an Instant Pot Cheese Lasagna?

Yes you can. If you want to prep and layer up your Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe in the morning and cook it later in the evening after work just layer all the ingredients in your pan cover with foil and place in the fridge until you are ready to cook.

Can I freeze my Instant Pot Lasagna Casserole leftovers?

Yes, it you want to make it and freeze it for a later date just place in an air tight container for up to 3 months in your freezer. Just take out and defrost and then reheat in your oven or air fryer.

WW Instant Pot Lasagna (No Boil Noodles)

Name: WW Instant Pot Lasagna - Easy Low Fat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: One Pound of Lean Ground Beef or Chicken or Turkey Chop Meat - Or you can can also prepare without meat and use sliced Zucchini and Eggplant for a Vegan version.; One small onion diced; One garlic clove minced; 28 ounce can of crushed tomamtoes; 15 ounce can of tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 teaspoon of oregano; 1/2 teaspoon of basil; 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes; 1 Cup of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese; 1 1/2 Cups of Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese; 6-8 No Bake Lasagna Noodles; 1/2 Cup of Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Description

This easy low fat WW Instant Pot Lasagna recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It literally only takes 10 minutes to prep and 24 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. You can have the most amazing healthy meal on the table for the family without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

One Pound of Lean Ground Beef or Chicken or Turkey Chop Meat - Or you can can also prepare without meat and use sliced Zucchini and Eggplant for a Vegan version.
One small onion diced
One garlic clove minced
28 ounce can of crushed tomamtoes
15 ounce can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of basil
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 Cup of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 1/2 Cups of Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
6-8 No Bake Lasagna Noodles
1/2 Cup of Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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Instructions

Cook: Press Saute on your Instant Pot and add a tablespoon of Olive Oil. Add you meat of choice, onion, garlic and stir frequently with a wooden spoon breaking up your chop meat and sautéing everything together about 5-7 minutes.
Simmer: Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes and let simmer together for another 5 minutes to allow all of the flavors to blend together.
Assemble: In a separate bowl combine the ricotta cheese, one cup of the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Transfer: Turn off your Instant Pot and transfer your sauce to a separate bowl.
Prep: Clean your Inner Instant Pot and then place it back in your Instant Pot Base then add 1 1/2 cups of water to your Inner Instant Pot
Assemble: Now it's time to layer your Lasagna - grab your 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 Inch Round Baking Pan and give it a spritz of olive oil spray.
Assemble: Spoon 1/3 of your meat sauce into the bottom of your pan. Break 2-3 no bake lasagna noodles to lay on top of the sauce. If you are making a vegan lasagna just use plain sauce on the bottom. Next add half of your ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat with another layer of sauce and no bake noodles - you can also add sliced zucchini or eggplant here as well for some veggies. Continue layer until you reach the top - make sure you end with sauce on top covering all the noodles then sprinkle with cheese.
Prep: Cover your pan loosely with aluminum foil.
Prep: Place your Instant Pot wire rack in your inner Instant Pot and place your lasagna into the pot on the metal rack.
Cook: Place lid on your Instant Pot - turn the steam release valve to the sealed position. Press the pressure cook button and set time for 24 minutes. High Pressure. It takes the pot about 5 minutes to build to full pressure.
Pressure Release: When the cook cycle is completed do not open the pot. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to naturally release the pressure. Before opening the lid turn the pressure release knob to the venting position to release any remains pressure. When the pressure has been released you will see the pin on the lid drops down, when you see this you may open the lid safely.
Remove: Use pot holders to lift the lasagna out of the Instant Pot.
Browning: Remove the foil - now it is time to brown and crisp your lasagna. You have 2 options - if you have an Air Fryer you can place your lasagna pan into the Air Fryer for about 5 minutes on 360 Degrees for a nice crisp. If you do not have an Air Fryer use your oven and turn on your boiler to 450 degrees and place your lasagna on the middle rack for about 5 minutes to crisp nicely.
Eat: Remove from oven and get ready to serve..Yummy!

Notes

Always make sure that the pressure release valve is in the correct position before you start pressure cooking. It should be in the sealed position.
Never try to force the lid open after cooking- if the lid will not open, that means the pressure has not fully released. As a safety feature the lid on your instant pot remains locked until the float valve drops down.
When re heating your lasagna casserole to make sure it is not cold in the middle try this trick.Before taking your instant pot lasagna casserole out of the oven, poke the center with the blade of a butter knife and leave it in place for 15 to 30 seconds. Remove the knife and then touch the side of the blade very gently to the back of your hand. If the metal is hot, so, too is the middle of the casserole.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 333
Sugar: 7.9 g
Sodium: 591.2 mg
Fat: 7.6 g
Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
Protein: 29.6 g
Cholesterol: 72.8 mg