Description
This One-Pot Lasagna Soup captures all the flavors of classic lasagna — rich tomato sauce, tender noodles, creamy cheeses, and aromatic Italian herbs — in a quick, easy, and comforting soup ready in just 35–45 minutes. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families craving hearty, homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage, or 50/50 mix)
- 2–3 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 6–7 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Meat: Add ground beef and brown for 5–7 minutes, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Build Sauce Base: Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add Broth: Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 10–12 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheeses: Lower heat, stir in ricotta and half the mozzarella. Mix until creamy and melted.
- Finish & Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread.
Notes
Use part-skim ricotta and reduced-fat mozzarella for a lighter version. For a vegetarian option, substitute lentils or plant-based meat and use vegetable broth. Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: one pot lasagna soup, lasagna soup, easy italian soup, comfort soup, weeknight dinner