Description
A comforting, hearty soup that captures all the flavors of lasagna in a single pot — meat, tomato, noodles and creamy cheese in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix) (≈ 450 g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed or diced tomatoes (≈ 800 g)
- 8 oz tomato sauce (≈ 225 g)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups (≈ 1 L) beef broth (or use chicken broth) (may adjust for consistency)
- 6–8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (or about 1 cup pasta)
- For the cheese topping:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (for cheese mixture)
- Garnish (optional): fresh basil, extra Parmesan, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and no longer pink (3–5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the crushed or diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot, making sure they are submerged. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender (about 10–15 minutes, depending on noodle thickness). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the soup is cooking, in a small bowl combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ¼ tsp salt to make the cheese mixture.
- Once the noodles are cooked, ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with basil, extra Parmesan, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey, chicken, or plant‑based crumbles for beef/sausage to lighten it.
- If you prefer a thinner broth, add a little extra broth or water; for a thicker result, reduce liquid slightly or cook uncovered for a few minutes.
- For advance prep or freezing, you may cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving to prevent sogginess. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Feel free to omit or reduce cheeses for a lighter version, or use lower‑fat cheese options. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Add extra vegetables (e.g. spinach, zucchini, bell pepper) to bulk up and boost nutrition. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 534 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1429 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
