One Pot Lasagna Soup: Weeknight Italian Flavor (Print Version)

One Pot Lasagna Soup brings your favorite lasagna flavors to one easy bowl. Get cozy with this comforting, fuss-free meal tonight!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Dietary: Contains Meat, Dairy

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
02 - 1 large onion, chopped
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
05 - 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
06 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

→ Flavor Builders

07 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
08 - 1/2 tsp dried basil
09 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Pasta & Dairy

11 - 6-8 lasagna noodles, broken into 1-2 inch pieces
12 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Finishing Touches

14 - 2 cups fresh spinach
15 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
16 - Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

# Instructions:

01 - Grab a big pot or Dutch oven. Brown your ground meat over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go. Drain off any excess fat—I usually just tilt the pot and use a spoon. Then, toss in your chopped onion and let it soften, about 5 minutes, until it smells sweet. After that, add the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until it's fragrant. Don't let it burn, that's a mistake I've made too many times, and burnt garlic is just sad.
02 - Now, stir in the tomato paste and cook it for about 2 minutes, letting it deepen in color. This step, honestly, makes such a difference in flavor. Then pour in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if you're using them). Give it a good stir, making sure everything is combined. This is where the kitchen starts to smell absolutely amazing, like a cozy Italian restaurant.
03 - Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for about 15 minutes. This lets all those flavors meld together beautifully. After that, uncover and add your broken lasagna noodles. Give it another good stir to make sure the noodles are submerged and won't stick. I always forget to stir enough, and then I find a few clumped noodles. Oops!
04 - Continue to simmer, uncovered, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the lasagna noodles are al dente. You'll want to stir occasionally to prevent sticking. This is the part where you can really see the soup transforming; the noodles soak up that delicious broth and get tender. Taste a noodle to check for doneness. If it needs more liquid, add a splash more broth or water.
05 - Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the fresh spinach. It'll wilt down super fast, almost disappearing into the soup. Then, dollop in the ricotta cheese and sprinkle in the shredded mozzarella. Stir gently until the cheeses are just starting to melt and get gooey. Don't overmix; you want those lovely pockets of creamy ricotta.
06 - Remove your One Pot Lasagna Soup from the heat. Ladle generous portions into bowls. I like to add an extra sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley, maybe some grated Parmesan, and a tiny drizzle of olive oil. It just makes it look extra special, you know? The aroma, the steam, the melting cheese—it’s pure comfort in a bowl. Enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcook the pasta; it'll get mushy fast!
02 - This One Pot Lasagna Soup freezes beautifully for easy meal prep.
03 - If you don't have ricotta, a dollop of cream cheese can work in a pinch.
04 - Serve with warm garlic bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large pot or Dutch oven
02 - Wooden spoon
03 - Ladle

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 20g
Total Carbohydrate: 40g
Protein: 30g

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