Description
All the rich, cheesy, meaty flavors of traditional lasagna in a hearty one-pot soup—ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy nights without sacrificing comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/Italian sausage)
- 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 oz lasagna noodles
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup cottage cheese for serving
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground beef; cook 4–6 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and tomato paste; cook 2–3 minutes.
- Add beef broth, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, and water; stir well.
- Break lasagna noodles in half and add to the pot, ensuring they’re submerged. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in cottage cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and spinach until cheeses melt and spinach wilts.
- Let rest 2–3 minutes, then serve hot with a dollop of cottage cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For a leaner version, use ground turkey or add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. To freeze, store the soup base without pasta and add fresh noodles when reheating. Avoid overcooking pasta to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1113mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
Keywords: lasagna soup, one-pot meal, comfort food, quick dinner, pasta soup