Description
A cozy and hearty bowl of Lasagna Soup filled with all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna—savory tomato sauce, tender pasta, and creamy cheese—all made in one pot for a quicker, easier meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups beef or chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.
Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until fragrant and softened.
Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth, stirring well to combine.
Bring to a boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan or top each serving with a spoonful of ricotta and fresh basil.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or a green salad.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
If freezing, cook and store the noodles separately to maintain texture.
Add spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
A Parmesan rind simmered in the broth adds richness and depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg