Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe: Cheesy Beef & Tomato Pasta. Combining the classic flavors of lasagna into a delightful one-pot dish, this soup features tender ground beef simmered in a rich tomato broth, layered with creamy cheeses and topped with fresh herbs. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home, this recipe offers a quick preparation time without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup non-alcoholic beef broth (alternative for red apple vinegar)
- 10–12 lasagna noodles, broken into 1–2 inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 large egg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Extra fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley
- Crusty garlic bread or warm baguette
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, browning thoroughly. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced onions and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a gentle boil before adding broken lasagna noodles. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in whole milk or cream and chopped parsley; adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, basil, egg (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot soup topped with ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for different flavor profiles. Enhance the soup by adding veggies like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.