Description
All the classic flavors of lasagna in a cozy, one-pot soup — with ground beef, tender noodles, and a cheesy ricotta topping that melts into every bite.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or a combination)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken or beef broth
8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese Topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
While soup cooks, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
Season soup with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a spoonful of the cheese mixture. Garnish with basil or parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Stir in chopped spinach or zucchini for added veggies.
For a low-carb option, swap noodles with zucchini ribbons.
Cheese topping can be substituted with cottage cheese or mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
