A one-pot lasagna-inspired soup packed with beef, noodles, herbs, and cheese in a rich, creamy tomato broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and ready in under 40 minutes.
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups beef or chicken broth
8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
In a large pot, brown the meat over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, seasoning, salt, and pepper flakes. Bring to simmer.
Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 10–12 minutes until tender.
Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan.
Add dollops of ricotta and sprinkle mozzarella just before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Add more broth if soup thickens while standing.
Can be made vegetarian or gluten-free.
Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze (without dairy) for 2 months.