One Pot Lasagna Soup: Easy Comforting Family Dinner

Some nights just call for stretchy pants, a blanket on the couch, and a steaming bowl of One Pot Lasagna Soup. This cozy dish has been everywhere latelyhello, TikTok and Pinterest!because it’s rich, slurpy, and weeknight easy. You’ll need one pot, 30 minutes, and an appetite for comfort.

It’s everything you love about lasagnatender noodles, seasoned ground beef, and cheesy tomato saucebut all made in one pot, like a hearty soup. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. You’ll find all the specifics for this comforting recipe, including exact measurements, below in the full recipe card.

I grew up watching bubbling trays of lasagna come out of the oven on Sundays, always a little messy and absolutely perfect. This soup version? I tested it. You’ll love the secret swirl of ricotta at the endit’s the coziest shortcut I know.

Why You’ll Love This One Pot Lasagna Soup

Looking for a weeknight meal that delivers big on flavor with minimal fuss? Here’s why this One Pot Lasagna Soup will become a new family favorite:

• One pot wonder: Less cleanup, more family time. This dish gives you the rich flavor of lasagna without all the layers and dishes.
• Fast and cozy: Ready in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
• Customizable: Easily adjust for your family’s preferencesswap ground beef for turkey, make it spicier, or go vegetarian!
• Cheesy bliss: That dollop of ricotta and melting mozzarella at the end? Totally comforting, like a warm hug in a bowl.

Key Ingredients and Possible Swaps

This soup is remarkably pantry-friendly, but there’s plenty of wiggle room for tweaks and substitutions to suit your taste or what you have on hand:

• Ground beef and Italian sausage: Use both for a classic, robust lasagna flavor, or swap for ground turkey or chicken to lighten it up. For a vegetarian option, hearty mushrooms or lentils work wonderfully.
• Noodles: Broken lasagna noodles add a rustic texture and absorb the broth beautifully, but any wide, sturdy pasta works in a pinchthink fettuccine, pappardelle, or even large rigatoni. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.
• Spinach: Fresh baby spinach is easy to stir in at the end for a boost of greens and vibrant color. No spinach? Try chopped kale (cook slightly longer) or leave it out for picky eaters.
• Cheese: Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan bring the essential classic lasagna vibe. For an extra creamy element, mascarpone can be a delicious swap for ricotta.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making One Pot Lasagna Soup

This recipe is all about layering flavors right in your pot for maximum depth and minimal mess. For precise measurements and a full list of ingredients, please refer to the recipe card included in this post. Here’s a general overview of how it comes together:

1. Cook the meat: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until deeply browned. Drain any excess grease thoroughly, then remove the meat and set it aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics: To the same pot (no need to clean!), add a drizzle of olive oil if necessary, then add chopped onion. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until fragrant.
3. Layer the flavor: Stir in the tomato paste, cooking it for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor. Then, add your favorite Italian seasonings (like oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes), marinara sauce, and chicken or beef broth. Return the browned meat to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the noodles: Break uncooked lasagna noodles into 2-3 inch pieces and toss them into the simmering soup. Ensure they are mostly submerged. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
5. Finish it off: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and let it wilt for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle in a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese. In a separate small bowl, gently mix ricotta and mozzarella cheesethis blend will be dolloped on top of each serving for that signature creamy, cheesy finish.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Serving: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous dollop of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra Parmesan cheese adds a lovely finishing touch.
• Make-ahead magic: This soup holds up wonderfully! It keeps deliciously in an

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One Pot Lasagna Soup: Easy Comforting Family Dinner

Cozy season is here! This One Pot Lasagna Soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that combines the comforting taste of classic lasagna in a quick and easy soup form. Perfect for a family friendly soup night, this Easy Lasagna Soup and Quick Lasagna Soup is loaded with ground beef, Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a blend of cheeses that everyone will love. Enjoy a warm bowl of this Cheesy Lasagna Soup, a perfect Italian Lasagna Soup and Comfort Food Soup for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 594

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ lb lean ground beef
• ½ lb italian ground sausage
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 24 oz jar red pasta sauce or marinara
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black ground pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp crushed, dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 7 cup beef or chicken broth
• 9-10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 3 cup fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup shredded parmesan
• 1 cup fresh ricotta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Method

 

1. Break the lasagna noodles into 4ths and set aside.
2. In a large dutch oven or soup pot, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together on medium-high heat, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes.
3. Drain excess grease from the pot or absorb with a paper towel.
4. Remove the browned meat to a bowl and set aside.
5. Add onions to the pot, adding olive oil if needed, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
6. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
7. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute before mixing it in to deepen the flavor.
8. Stir in red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme.
9. Add the jar of pasta sauce or marinara, broth, and the browned meat back into the pot.
10. Bring to a low simmer.
11. Add broken lasagna noodles, cover, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
12. Cook for about 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
13. Add fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted.
14. If desired, add more broth for a soupier consistency.
15. Stir in shredded parmesan cheese.
16. In a small bowl, mix ricotta and shredded mozzarella.
17. Serve the soup hot with a dollop of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture on top.
18. Enjoy!

Notes

• *Use ground chicken or turkey for a healthier alternative or use all ground beef.
• *Vegetarian option: skip meats and add extra chopped vegetables such as zucchini, mushrooms, or yellow squash.
• *Freeze soup without cheese in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat slowly.
• *This soup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and is great for meal prep.