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Hot cheesy lasagna soup recipe
Anne Newgent

One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Cheese

This creamy, cheesy lasagna soup recipe delivers classic Italian comfort in just one pot, ready in under 45 minutes with minimal cleanup. Perfect for weeknight meals and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or half ground beef and half Italian sausage
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Sauce
  • 24 oz Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
Liquid and Pasta
  • 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 10 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
Optional Cream Finish
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese Garnish
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Ricotta cheese

Method
 

  1. Start by browning the meat: In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned and soft.
  2. Add garlic and spice: Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds. Drain excess fat.
  3. Build the sauce: Add Italian sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, herbs, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  4. Add the broth and pasta: Pour in 6 cups of broth and the broken noodles. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Finish with cream and adjust: Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream if using. Add more broth to thin if needed.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for best melt. Simmer with a Parmesan rind for extra depth. To freeze, omit the noodles and add fresh when reheating.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 430 | Total Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 950mg | Carbohydrates: 32g | Fiber: 3g | Sugars: 6g | Protein: 27g
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