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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.
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.
- 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
Step 1: Mix the crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, parsley, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic in a small bowl.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
WW Lasagna FAQs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Weight Watchers Lasagna Recipe
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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.
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Hi! If I use a 3 qt IP, will it be 35 minutes also? Or half the time?
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?
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 :)
Thank you. And I assume you use low fat ricotta and low fat cheese blend?
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!
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/
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.”
I just made mine tonight, mine isn’t pretty either. The sauce is too watery. I’m hoping it looks better tomorrow.
Any chance you used anything other than crushed tomatoes? They are the right consistency for this dish.
If I used mini springform pans (3x 4″), do you know how long to cook for? Thanks!
If you’re making the same quantity of food the times should be the same!
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.
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.
What is a spring form pan..does that sit on the wire stand in the instant pot..a little confused. .
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!
What is an instant or what can you just in place of one
An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker. You can cook this in the oven, I’d cook it for a minimum of an hour!
Are the oven ready noodles 9 points by themselves? If so, you’d have to add in the other ingredients as well.
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?
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!!
I’m obssessed with my instant pot and I can’t wait to try this! Delicious!!!!
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!