Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe

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I love lasagna, but the traditional version can take up a good portion of my daily points. I’m sharing one of our favorite lasagna recipes today– my Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe!

If you love a Weight Watchers Instant Pot recipe as much as I do, I recommend trying our WW Tuscan Chicken Pasta, this Weight Watchers Chili with sweet potatoes, and this Weight Watchers Goulash.

Cooked lasagna on a circular wooden board with basil leaves scattered around.
Becca, author of My Crazy Good Life, standing in kitchen smiling.

Why I Love This WW Lasagna

This lasagna makes a great weeknight meal because you can put it in the instant pot, allow it to cook while you tend to other things, then requires only one pot to clean after dinner! No Instant Pot? That’s ok, there are oven directions as well.

Enjoy!

– Becca

Ingredients in this WW Lasagna

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

A white and gray counter top with bowls of labeled ingredients needed to make lasagna.
  • Crushed tomatoes: Use crushed tomatoes, as diced tomatoes or other variations could result in a watery lasagna.
  • Lean ground turkey: Lean ground turkey helps to keep the WW points low.
  • Spinach: Be sure and use fresh spinach, not frozen. I’ve found that frozen releases too much liquid when cooking.

How to make WW Lasagna in the Instant Pot

A stainless steel bowl full of crushed tomatoes with Italian seasonings mixed in.

Step 1: Mix the crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic in a small bowl.

A stainless steel bowl with a mixture of ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

Step 2: In another bowl, mix ¾ cup mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese together, and set it aside. Reserve the last ¼ cup of cheese for the top.

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A circular Instant Pot pan filled with the first few layers of lasagna, showing the current layer as the ricotta and mozzarella mixture.

Step 3: Spread some sauce on the bottom of a 7-inch Instant Pot-safe pan.

Break the lasagna noodles if needed so they fit, and place them over the sauce. Then, spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.

A circular Instant Pot pan with layers of lasagna, showing the current layer of ground turkey right on top of the ricotta and mozzarella mixture.

Step 4: Add a layer of uncooked ground turkey on top of the cheese mixture. Then, place a layer of fresh spinach over the turkey.

A circular Instant Pot dish with layers of healthy lasagna showing the top layers being spinach and cheese.

Step 5: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients. Top with the reserved ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese then cover lasagna tightly with aluminum foil.

Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot insert and add 2 cups of water. Carefully lower your lasagna on top of the trivet.

Cooked lasagna in a circular baking dish showing melted cheese topped with chopped basil.

Step 6: Close and lock the lid then place the pressure valve in the sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (high pressure) and set the cook time for 35 minutes. 

Once the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally, then, when the pressure valve drops, remove the lid. Carefully lift your lasagna from the Instant Pot. Remove the foil from the top.

While not necessary, I like to place it in the oven and broil it to brown the top.

Recipe Tips

  • You can make your own foil sling to raise and lower your dish. Take a 20” piece of foil and fold into thirds lengthwise. Place your dish in the middle of the foil and use the ends as handles. 
  • Too many times I’ve pulled off the foil after cooking lasagna and lost most of the cheese with it! Now, I spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray so it doesn’t stick.
  • You can use jarred marinara sauce or my homemade Italian Spaghetti Sauce instead of the crushed tomatoes and spices. If using store bought, be sure to choose a low-point option by checking the label.
  • I refrigerate leftover lasagna in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I’ve even frozen it for up to 2 months. When I’m ready to eat, I just reheat the (thawed) lasagna by putting it in the microwave, covered, for 1:30-2 minutes.
  • If you’ve got fresh basil, I’d highly recommend placing a few leaves in between the layers of the lasagna–it’s delicious!
A wooden board with a white bowl on top that has a slice of healthy lasagna in it.

WW Lasagna FAQs

Can you make Instant Pot lasagna right inside the inner pot?

Yes, you can make Weight Watchers lasagna right in the inner pot.

First, spray the pot with oil and add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of the inner pot. Then, build the lasagna on top of the water.

I’ve found that starting with meat and then noodles is helpful to avoid the dreaded Instant Pot burn notice that often happens when adding tomato sauce to the bottom of the pot.

Do you have to cook the ground turkey before adding it to the lasagna?

You can use raw or cooked ground turkey in this ww lasagna recipe. If using raw turkey, make sure your pieces are very thin, so they cook all the way through.

What meat is best in Weight Watchers lasagna?

I use fat free ground turkey to keep the Weight Watchers points low, but you can substitute lean ground beef or Italian turkey sausage for the ground turkey if you prefer. You will just need to refigure your ww points. If you end up using ground beef, be sure to brown and drain your meat before layering in your lasagna. 

Is this WW lasagna recipe good for weight loss?

This recipe is a perfect example of one I’d use for weight loss. Because it’s balanced with whole grains, healthy vegetables, and a reasonable amount of fat that will keep you full for longer.

What other Weight Watchers recipes can I make in the Instant Pot?

Some top WW Instant Pot recipes are Weight Watchers Swedish Meatballs, this Weight Watchers Gyro, Weight Watchers Meatloaf Bites, and this WW Healthy Orange Chicken Recipe.

Weight Watchers Points

This recipe makes 6 servings

Per serving: 4 2025 Plan Points

Counts are based on following the recipe using 99% fat free turkey, whole wheat lasagna noodles, reduced fat Italian cheese blend, and fat free cottage cheese.

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Cooked lasagna on a circular wooden board with basil leaves scattered around.
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Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe

Created by: Becca Ludlum
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Time to build and release pressure 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Approximate Serving Size: 1/6th of lasagna
Servings 6
Sink your fork into a lighter take on an Italian classic with my Weight Watchers Instant Pot Lasagna. This one-pot lasagna layers whole wheat noodles, lean turkey, creamy cottage cheese, spinach, and a simple homemade sauce — all pressure cooked for ease and flavor. It’s comfort food that loves your body back.

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Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt
  • Springform Pan
  • Instant Pot Trivet

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese fat free
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (NOT canned or diced tomatoes–they have too much liquid in them) If you'd like to use jarred low-sugar sauce you can.
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles I used uncooked (not oven ready), but you can use oven ready whole wheat if you have them.
  • 1 lbs fat free ground turkey thawed and broken into small chunks
  • 3 cups spinach fresh, not frozen

Instructions

Instant Pot

  • Mix ¾ cup mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese together in a small bowl, and set it aside. Reserve the last ¼ cup of cheese for the top. 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup cottage cheese
  • In another bowl mix your crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic. 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp thyme, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp garlic
  • Coat the bottom of a 7 inch Instant Pot safe pan with sauce. Next, break your lasagna noodles as needed to fit in the pan and cover the sauce. 6 whole wheat lasagna noodles
  • Add a layer of the cheese mixture, uncooked ground turkey, and spinach. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients. 1 lbs fat free ground turkey , 3 cups spinach
  • Top with the reserved ¼ cup of Italian cheese then cover your pot tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Place a trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot insert and add 2 cups of water. Carefully lower your lasagna on top of the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid and place the pressure valve in the sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (high) and set the cook time for 35 minutes.  
  • Once your cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes. When the pressure valve drops, remove the lid.
  • Carefully lift your lasagna from your Instant Pot. Remove the foil from the top. While not necessary, I prefer to place it in the oven and broil it to brown the top. Top with fresh basil and serve.

Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350º.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey until it is cooked through.
  • Spray an 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray and assemble the lasagna layers as directed above.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.

Video

Notes

It’s very important to note that this layering process is a little different for everyone. Your layer might be thicker or thinner than mine, and that is ok! If you get all of the ingredients listed in the recipe, your points will be the same as mine.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1990IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 5mg
How we calculate nutrition and diet information on My Crazy Good Life

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68 Comments

  1. Hi. I love all your recipes and I’m excited to try this one. I’m doing ww freestyle and I’m curious about points if I use lean beef instead of turkey. Is this calculated with 0pt ground turkey or will beef still be 4 pts per serving?

    1. Hi Bonnie!
      So glad you are loving all the recipes here, this recipe was calculated using the 0 points ground turkey. You will need to add in the points for your ground beef if you choose to make it that way! Even very lean beef will have more points versus the turkey so that will change the points per serving :)

  2. I’m so sorry if I just missed it but in the post you mentioned there is a video. Is there a link I can click on the for video? I’d love to watch it ❤️ this recipe sounds amazing and I’m much better with visual. Thank you so much for sharing!

    1. Hi Sarah, the video is right below the mention in the post! I just checked and it seems to be there now if you can’t find it or if it is not loading for some reason here’s a link to the same video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCrazyGoodLife/videos/1728776610487855/

  3. I made this tonight. The flavors where wonderful but it was so watery. I used spaghetti sauce but very little. I also had to use a 7” cake pan, not spring form. Any suggestions to improve it next time. I ate it but it was not “pretty.”

    1. I just made mine tonight, mine isn’t pretty either. The sauce is too watery. I’m hoping it looks better tomorrow.

      1. Any chance you used anything other than crushed tomatoes? They are the right consistency for this dish.

  4. This recipe did not work for me. You didn’t mention a spring pan until after I had made the whole lasagna! Then I just put it on manual for 35 minutes minus the water and the meat was still raw an hour later, after letting it naturally release the pressure. I put it on sautéed to let the meat cook. I like the taste but I will not make this again.

    1. Hi Heather,

      I’m sorry the recipe didn’t work for you.

      1. In a large bowl mix Italian cheese and cottage cheese.
      2. In a separate bowl combine crushed tomatoes, thyme, parsley, pepper, onion powder, and garlic salt (or add your sauce now!).
      3. Add sauce to bottom of 7 inch spring form pan. Layer noodles, cheese mix, sauce, uncooked ground turkey, and spinach. Repeat till pan is full. Use two layers of noodles, and use about 2.5 noodles per layer.

      You made the entire lasagna before step 3?

      And your machine can’t come to pressure without water or liquid of some kind, so I’m confused as to why you didn’t add it. I agree that if you didn’t add water and your machine never came to pressure, it would not be cooked.

      1. 5 stars
        What is a spring form pan..does that sit on the wire stand in the instant pot..a little confused. .

      2. The springform pan easily opens and closes to allow you to remove the lasagna in one piece–it sits on the trivet at the bottom of the pot so you can “steam” the food!

      3. An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker. You can cook this in the oven, I’d cook it for a minimum of an hour!

  5. Since I’m using oven ready Lasagne noodles, (9 points) I’m assuming that 9 points would be the total for the whole meal since the noodles are my only substitution right?

    1. I’ve just calculated on the WW site to see the difference for the oven ready versus regular whole wheat and divided 6 ways (recipe serves 6) the calculator does not change the point value for the recipe. It’s 4 Freestyle SmartPoints per serving no matter which kind of noodles you use!!

  6. 5 stars
    I’ve just started using my Instant Pot more often (I thought it’d be harder to learn how to use it) and I love it! Adding this to my list of dinners to try- thank you!

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