Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe: Cheesy Beef & Tomato Pasta
Warm up your weeknights with this Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe: Cheesy Beef & Tomato Pasta. This hearty dish captures the comforting essence of traditional lasagna in a deliciously simple one-pot soup. With tender noodles swimming in a rich, savory tomato broth and topped with creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella, it’s a meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this quick recipe offers the perfect blend of flavors that evoke warmth and satisfaction. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for busy evenings without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 10–12 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent; then stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes for flavor.
- Deglaze with beef broth, add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and broth; let it simmer for about 30–60 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot and cook until al dente.
- Stir in whole milk or heavy cream along with parsley before serving.
- Prepare creamy ricotta topping by mixing ricotta, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg (optional), salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot soup topped with ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 355g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg