Hearty One-Pot Lasagna Soup
This hearty one-pot lasagna soup combines the flavors of traditional lasagna in a comforting soup form, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 8 lasagna noodles broken into smaller pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then stir in dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and add broken lasagna noodles, cooking for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in ricotta cheese until fully blended, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.