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    Home » Main Dish » No Noodle Pressure Cooker Lasagna (Keto Friendly)

    Published: Sep 25, 2020 by Kadee

    No Noodle Pressure Cooker Lasagna (Keto Friendly)

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    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. 

      Keto lasagna in a metal springform pan, atop a wire cooling rack. The lasagna is garnished with spinach and parmesan.

    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!

    No noodle lasagna arranged on a flat lay with a white towel, plates, fresh parmesan, and spinach.

    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

    No Noodle lasagna ingredients.

    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.

    A ¾ shot of keto lasagna in a metal springform pan.

    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.

    No noodle lasagna process shots.

    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.

    No noodle lasagna process shots.

    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.

    No noodle lasagna process shots.

    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!

    No noodle lasagna process shots.

    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.

    No noodle lasagna process shots.

    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.

    A closeup of no noodle lasagna in a springform pan. The lasagna is sitting atop a wire cooling rack and is garnished with spinach and parmesan.

    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

    Keto lasagna being pulled out by a wooden spoon. There is a cheese pull.

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    A ¾ shot of keto lasagna in a metal springform pan.

    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.

    Video

    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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    Comments

    1. Elaine Sheppard says

      August 15, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      What setting is the "pasta setting " on the instapot? Mine does not have a pasta setting.

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        August 19, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        You can use the manual setting at normal pressure. Cook for 20 minutes.

        Reply
    2. Kelly Jo says

      March 28, 2019 at 7:51 am

      5 stars
      Tried this and loved it! I love that I can enjoy lasagna without the gluten and carbs now!

      Reply
    3. Emily Kemp says

      October 08, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      lasagna is one of my favourite meals, I love that this is so hearty and comforting looking but just packed with healthy veggies, definitely giving this a go!

      Reply
    4. mehdi says

      May 10, 2017 at 10:04 pm

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