A hearty and flavorful one-pot lasagna soup with tender noodles, rich tomato broth, and a creamy cheese topping. Comforting, easy, and ready in under an hour.
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup grated parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add ground beef or sausage; cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
Add broken noodles. Simmer uncovered 12–15 minutes, stirring often, until noodles are tender.
Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in a small bowl.
Serve soup hot with a scoop of cheese mixture and garnish with herbs.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles.
For dairy-free, use vegan cheeses.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra veggies.
Store leftovers without noodles for best texture