Description
Lasagna Soup is a delightful, one-pot meal that captures all the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a comforting soup form. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dish combines savory ground beef, hearty tomatoes, and Italian spices, offering a delicious twist on a classic favorite. With the added benefit of customizable toppings like ricotta and mozzarella, this lasagna-inspired soup is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or chilly days, it’s both nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce or tomato puree
- 3 ounces tomato paste (about ¼ cup)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1–2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved, shredded, or grated
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large 4.5-quart soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic; cook until beef is browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and uncooked pasta.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Adjust consistency with additional water or broth if needed.
- Serve hot with desired toppings such as ricotta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg