Description
This Lasagna Soup brings all the bold, cheesy flavors of classic lasagna into a warm, one-pot dish. Loaded with pasta, beef, tomato, and a dollop of creamy ricotta, it’s everything you love about lasagna—without the layers!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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4 cups beef or chicken broth
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1½ cups broken lasagna noodles (or any pasta)
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the cheese topping:
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½ cup ricotta cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the meat: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Stir in tomato ingredients: Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and broth. Bring to a boil.
4️⃣ Add pasta: Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5️⃣ Mix the cheese topping: In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6️⃣ Serve: Ladle soup into bowls. Top with a generous spoonful of cheese mixture and a sprinkle of basil or parsley.
Notes
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Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
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Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
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Leftovers are even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min