Name: Easy Lasagna Soup – Cozy One Pot Dinner for the Family
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional); 3 cups marinara sauce; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 8-10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Description

This hearty one-pot soup brings all the flavors of classic lasagna into a cozy, tomato-based broth loaded with noodles, seasoned meat, and melted cheese. Ready in under an hour, it’s a family-friendly dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

3 cups marinara sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

3. Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.

4. Add marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and broth, and bring to a gentle boil.

5. Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

8. Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: soup
Method: one-pot
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: easy lasagna soup, lasagna pasta soup, good soup recipe, one pot meals, healthy family dinner, comfort food, weeknight dinner