Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté and brown the ground beef, draining the grease when complete.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings.
Using a casserole dish or a 7-inch springform pan, layer ingredients: noodles broken up to fit the dish, ground beef, cottage cheese, sauce, Mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a 2nd layer and 3rd if desired.
Add 1 cup of water to Instant Pot. Put dish/pan on top of trivet and lower into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Cover with foil.
Turn pressure valve to sealing and set manual pressure on high for 8 minutes.
Do a quick release when pressure cooking time has elapsed.