Dinner for 6
Instant Pot Lasagna
Lasagna noodles layer with beef marinara, spinach ricotta, and mozzarella before cooking under pressure until tender.
$8.45for 4 servings
$2.11 per serving$8.45 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersInstant PotCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 26 oz | $2.55Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz frozen chopped spinach
- 8 1/2 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté, add the beef and onion, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, then cook for 1 minute before stirring in 1 cup of marinara sauce.
- Mix the ricotta, egg, spinach, and two-thirds cup mozzarella in a medium bowl.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a 7-inch round pan, then layer noodles, ricotta mixture, beef sauce, and mozzarella; repeat until used.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil, place it on a rack over 1 cup water in the pot, and seal the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
- Cook ground meat until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Remove the pan, top with the remaining marinara and mozzarella, and broil at 450 F for 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the egg mixture is firm.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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