Eggplant Parmesan Casserole in the Instant Pot
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Instant pot
- 6 or 7 in fat daddio cheesecake pan
- Trivet that came with the Instant Pot
- Sheet of foil to cover the cheesecake pan
- Glass lid to cover Instant Pot
- Foil sling to transfer pan in and out of Instant Pot
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium eggplant cut into ½ in slices
- 1 large bell pepper cut into medium chunks-any color
- ½ large onion cut into ½ in slices
- 1 large jar of your favorite pasta/marinara sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper(more or less per preference)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant and sprinkle with salt and set aside while prepping other ingredients
- To the marinara sauce, add the italian seasonings and cayenne pepper and set aside
- Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode
- Wait until the display reads “HOT”
- Add oil to the pot
- Add in the onions and peppers, cover with glass lid and saute for 5-6 mins
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
- To the cheesecake pan/casserole, add a layer of the marinara sauce
- Drain/wipe any excess water off the eggplant
- Add sliced eggplant to cover the sauce layer
- Add a layer of sauteed onions and peppers
- Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella
- Sprinkle a layer of parmesan cheese
- Add another layer of marinara sauce and continue layering until the pan is full
- Gently tent the foil over the cheesecake pan/casserole
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot
- Add water
- Using the foil sling, gently lower the cheesecake pan/casserole into the Instant Pot
- Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot
- Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping
- Press MANUAL on the Instant Pot (HIGH pressure)
- Set timer to 11 minutes
- Once the timer goes off allow the pressure to naturally release (NPR) about 3-5 mins
- After 3-5 minutes turn the vent on top of the lid to venting to release the steam
- The silver prong will drop back into the lid once the pressure has released
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
- Carefully open the lid
- Allow the steam to disperse
- Using the foil sling, carefully remove the casserole onto a dish
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion
Serve with garlic bread or your favorite salad.
Variations
You may add additional vegetables like mushrooms and zucchini.
Place the cheesecake pan/casserole dish under the broiler if you want the cheese to be browned.
Make your own marinara sauce
NO ONION/NO GARLIC VARIATION
Omit the onions and use a marinara without onions or garlic.
VEGAN VARIATION
Omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese instead.
Serve with garlic bread or your favorite salad.
Variations
You may add additional vegetables like mushrooms and zucchini.
Place the cheesecake pan/casserole dish under the broiler if you want the cheese to be browned.
Make your own marinara sauce
NO ONION/NO GARLIC VARIATION
Omit the onions and use a marinara without onions or garlic.
VEGAN VARIATION
Omit the cheese or use a vegan cheese instead.
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/eggplant-parmesan-casserole-instant-pot/