Description
One Pot Lasagna Soup offers all the rich, comforting flavors of traditional lasagna in a warm, hearty soup. This easy-to-make recipe combines ground beef, Italian sausage, tomato sauce, and lasagna noodles simmered together with aromatic herbs and spices, topped with a creamy blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses for a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Oils
- ½ lb lean ground beef
- ½ lb Italian ground sausage
- 1 tsp olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cup fresh baby spinach
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 24 oz jar red pasta sauce or marinara
- 7 cup beef or chicken broth
Spices and Herbs
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt (more to taste as needed)
- ¼ tsp black ground pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp crushed, dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Pasta and Cheese
- 9-10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 cup fresh ricotta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Prepare noodles and brown meat: Break the lasagna noodles into quarters and set aside. In a large Dutch oven or deep pot, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain or blot excess grease. Remove meat and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add chopped onions to the same pot, adding olive oil if needed or use reserved grease. Sauté onions for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and seasonings: Stir in tomato paste and let it cook in the hot pot for about a minute to deepen the flavor. Add red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.
- Add liquids, meat, and noodles: Pour in the red pasta sauce or marinara and broth, then return the browned meat to the pot. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Add broken lasagna noodles, cover, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
- Finish with spinach and cheese: Stir in fresh baby spinach and let it wilt. If desired, add more broth for a soupier texture. Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare cheese topping and serve: In a small bowl, combine ricotta and shredded mozzarella. Ladle soup into bowls and dollop each with the ricotta-mozzarella mixture. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This one-pot lasagna soup is perfect for cozy, cold days and offers all the bold flavors of classic lasagna without the fuss of layering.
- The combination of ground beef and Italian sausage provides a hearty texture and rich flavor but you can adjust meats as preferred.
- Adjust the amount of broth to achieve your preferred soup consistency—add more for a more liquid soup or less for a thicker stew-like dish.
- Breaking the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces helps them cook evenly and makes the soup easier to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cup
- Calories: 594 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 2390 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
