Description
This Creamy Lasagna Soup transforms the classic layered Italian dish into a one-pot comfort meal ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with ground beef, tender noodles, rich marinara, and three cheeses, this soup delivers indulgent lasagna flavors in a quicker, simpler form—perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey, Italian sausage, or plant-based substitute)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara or pasta sauce
- 4 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups water
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the ground beef until caramelized, then add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, blooming the spices. Add marinara sauce and scrape the pot for extra flavor.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 10–12 minutes until al dente. Stir in spinach during the last 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in ricotta, then mozzarella until melted, followed by Parmesan for added richness.
- Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Avoid adding cheese over high heat to prevent curdling. Add pasta toward the end to prevent overcooking. Thin with extra broth if the soup thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Soup
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy lasagna soup, one pot lasagna soup, 30 minute lasagna, weeknight pasta soup