Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Pasta
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Pasta is a quick, one-pot meal that combines ground beef, bow tie pasta, tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses in the Instant Pot for a comforting lasagna-inspired dinner. This fuss-free recipe saves time and cleanup while delivering rich, hearty flavors perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (includes pressure build and release)
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 to 8
- Category: Main Dish, Instant Pot, Pasta
- Method: Sautéing, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American, Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
16 ounces bow tie pasta
4 cups water
48 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions
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Set Instant Pot to sauté mode; brown ground beef, breaking it up until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in oregano, Italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Mix well.
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Add bow tie pasta, pressing gently into the sauce so it is mostly submerged. Do not stir.
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Seal Instant Pot lid; cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
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Perform quick release when cooking completes.
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Open lid and stir pasta gently.
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Stir in ricotta cheese and 2 cups mozzarella until creamy.
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Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella on top; close lid (no sealing) and let sit a few minutes to melt cheese.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for beef.
Add Parmesan or swap mozzarella for provolone for variation.
Mix in sautéed veggies like mushrooms or spinach for nutrition.
Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for heat.
Ensure pasta is submerged before cooking to prevent sticking.
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