Description
All the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna transformed into a hearty, one-pot soup loaded with ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, and a creamy cheese topping, perfect for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cheese Topping
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the beef and vegetables.
- Cook beef and onion: Add ground beef and diced onion to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and dried oregano, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add liquids: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add pasta: Stir in the broken pieces of lasagna noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Season the soup: Taste and season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
- Prepare cheese topping: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped fresh parsley, mixing until well blended.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture for a creamy, cheesy finish.
Notes
- The lasagna noodles will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits; add extra beef broth when reheating to maintain the desired consistency.
- For a leaner option, ground turkey or Italian sausage can be substituted for the ground beef.
- Fresh basil can be added as a garnish for extra flavor if desired.
- Use gluten-free noodles to adapt for gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
