One-Pot Lasagna Soup (Print View)

Savor lasagna flavors in a comforting soup loaded with pasta, beef, tomatoes, and cheese—all cooked in one pot.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1 stalk celery, diced

→ Tomatoes & Broth

06 - 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
07 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
08 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Pasta

10 - 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces

→ Dairy

11 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Herbs & Spices

14 - 2 teaspoons dried basil
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Method:

01 - Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one minute, releasing aroma.
03 - Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, broth, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
04 - Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Stir and partially cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles reach al dente texture.
05 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as preferred.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a dollop of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan, and finish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make for busy nights
  • All the nostalgic flavors of lasagna with less work
  • Minimal cleanup thanks to one-pot cooking
  • Easily adaptable for vegetarian or lighter diets
02 -
  • Full of satisfying protein and hearty fiber
  • Family friendly and kid approved
  • Good for leftovers and gets better the next day
  • Lasagna noodles really hold up well in soup without getting mushy
03 -
  • Always toast tomato paste directly in the pot for richer flavor
  • Do not stir the pasta too aggressively or it will break further and thicken the soup too much
  • Use whole milk ricotta and grate your own cheese for the most luxurious result

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