Description
Creamy Lasagna Soup combines seasoned beef, tender pasta, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella in a rich, comforting one-pot dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef or turkey and drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add marinara sauce, broth, and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Do not overcook the noodles as they continue to soften in the broth.
- Use a high-quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days and reheat with extra broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American