Savory One-Pot Lasagna Soup
This one-pot lasagna soup offers all the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna without the layering hassle. Browned meat, tomatoes, herbs, and noodles simmer together, finished with a creamy blend of cheeses.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6-8 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
For Serving
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and broth. Stir in dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add broken lasagna noodles to the simmering soup. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
This soup is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and use vegetable broth and a plant-based ground substitute.