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Easy Lasagna Soup in a bowl with noodles and cheese, perfect one pot dinner.

Lasagna Soup

A comforting and quick lasagna-flavored soup made in one pot that is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage Sausage gives more built-in seasoning; beef is classic and mild.
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped A cozy base for the soup.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Do not skip, adds great flavor.
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes or marinara Crushed tomatoes taste brighter; marinara is more seasoned.
  • 4 cups Beef broth Chicken broth can be substituted.
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning A blend that pulls flavors together.
  • 8 oz Short pasta Broken lasagna noodles work well; any short pasta can be used.
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese Adds real lasagna vibe; can be mixed with salt and pepper.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded For a melty and stretchy topping.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salty and sharp flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown your meat in a large pot over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks. If there is a lot of grease, carefully drain some off.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook for a few minutes until it softens. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds to avoid burning.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes or marinara, broth, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add your pasta. Stir to prevent sticking.
  5. Simmer until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if it bubbles too hard.
  6. Turn off the heat, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and seasoning as needed.
  7. Spoon into bowls and top with a big dollop of ricotta, plus mozzarella and parmesan.

Notes

For best texture, cook the pasta separately if planning for leftovers. Use an airtight container to store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze it without the pasta for best results.