No Noodle Pressure Cooker Lasagna (Keto Friendly)

Do you love lasagna, but fear the carb count!  Then this No Noodle Pressure Cooker Lasagna is for you! Layers of tender zucchini, hearty meat sauce, and creamy ricotta are cooked in minutes in the pressure cooker.  We promise you won't even miss the noodle. 

What is No Noodle Lasagna?

In this no noodle lasagna, we have removed the pasta noodles and replaced them with zucchini ribbons.  So this lasagna literally has zero noodles!

What Do I Need To Make No Noodle Lasagna?

• zucchini
• ground beef
• onion
• bell pepper (optional)
• onion
• ricotta cheese
• egg
• parmesan cheese
• basil
• mozzarella
• marinara sauce

What Type Of Dish Should I Cook My No-Noodle Lasagna In?

There are a few options for cooking lasagnas in the pressure cooker.

• 7" Springform Pan
• Round Corningware Casserole Dish
• 7 inch round cake pan

As long as the baking dish is made from stoneware or metal, and it fits inside of your pressure cooker, it will work!  I like to use the springform pan, because I can remove the sides and slice into the lasagna a little easier.

How Do I Make No Noodle Lasagna?

Start by prepping your veggies:

1. Dice your onion.
2. Dice your bell pepper (if you are using it).
3. Prepare your zucchini by cutting off the ends and discarding, and then cutting a straight edge down the length of one side.  Use a veggie peeler to create zucchini ribbons.
4. Set aside.

Pro Tip #1 - use a vegetable chopper to dice your onion and pepper.  This will cut prep time in half!

Pro Tip #2 - to ensure that the zucchini does not make your lasagna watery - sprinkle it with salt and set aside.  Before using, wipe off the salt and excess water.  The salt will bring the water out of the zucchini.

Let's Make The Sauce!

1. Combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet.  Brown beef and cook until veggies are soft.
2. Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.  Set aside.

Pro Tip #3 - Use a low sugar marinara sauce to keep this dish Keto friendly.  I like Rao's marinara.  Simple ingredients, low sugar, and lots of flavor.

Let's Make The Filling!

1. In a medium bowl - add ricotta cheese,
2. an egg
3. basil
4. and parmesan.
5. Stir until combined.  Set aside.

Put It All Together!

1. In a 7 inch spring form pan, layer zucchini ribbons.  I do one layer horizontal and one layer vertical.
2. Top with ricotta mixture.
3. Add sauce.
4. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
5. Repeat!

Cooking No Noodle Lasagna in the Instant Pot

1. Add 1 cup of water to your instant pot.
2. Insert the trivet accessory that comes with your pressure cooker.
3. Place your prepared lasagna on top of the trivet.
4. Cook for 20 minutes, and allow a natural pressure release.

Can I Make This Lasagna In The Oven Rather Than The Pressure Cooker?

Of course!  Place your pan on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes.  With the oven you will get more of a crispy crust, while the pressure cooker steams your lasagna for a soft and creamy lasagna.

What Other Ways Can I Adapt This Recipe?

• Add extra veggies to your sauce - try yellow squash and carrots!
• Remove ground beef for a meat-less option

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No Noodle Pressure Cooker Lasagna

A flavor packed Keto friendly lasagna packed full of delicious vegetables, made in a pressure cooker this dish is super quick and easy!

5 from 2 votes

Print Rate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 288kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 zucchini
• ▢ ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Filling

• ▢ 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
• ▢ ⅛ cup basil minced

Sauce

• ▢ ¼ green bell pepper (optional) diced
• ▢ ½ onion diced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ ½ lb ground beef
• ▢ 12 ounces marinara sauce

Instructions

Filling

• Mix ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan, and basil in bowl. Set aside.

Sauce

• Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper (optional) in a large skillet. 
• Break apart and brown ground beef and cook until veggies are soft.
• Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.  
• Set Aside

Lasagna Assembly & Cooking

• Prep zucchini be removing both ends.  Cut a straight edge lengthwise on one side.  Using a vegetable peeler - create long zucchini ribbons.  This will be your noodles.
• In oven-safe 7" dish (ceramic or springform pan)that has been prepped with non-stick spray, layer your zucchini ribbons. I do one layer vertical and one layer horizontal. Cover the entire bottom of the pan.
• Add ricotta filling and spread evenly over zucchini.
• Add sauce and spread evenly.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat.
• Pour 1 cup water in the bottom of your pressure cooker. Insert the trivet accessory that comes with your pressure cooker. Place prepared lasagna on top of trivet.
• Put cover on pressure cooker, lock into place, and set to pasta setting for 20 minutes, then use natural release when time is up. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Pro Tip - to ensure that the zucchini does not make your lasagna watery - sprinkle it with salt after you have peeled it into ribbons and set aside.  Before using, wipe off the salt and excess water.  The salt will bring the water out of the zucchini.

What Type Of Dish Should I Cook My No-Noodle Lasagna In?

There are a few options for cooking lasagnas in the pressure cooker.  

• 7" Springform Pan
• Round Corningware Casserole Dish
• 7 inch round cake pan

As long as the baking dish is made from stoneware or metal, and it fits inside of your pressure cooker, it will work!  I like to use the springform pan, because I can remove the sides and slice into the lasagna a little easier.

Can I Make This Lasagna In The Oven Rather Than The Pressure Cooker?

Of course!  Place your pan on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes.  With the oven you will get more of a crispy crust, while the pressure cooker steams your lasagna for a soft and creamy lasagna.

What Other Ways Can I Adapt This Recipe?

• Add extra veggies to your sauce - try yellow squash and carrots!
• Remove ground beef for a meat-less option

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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