Description
This Hearty Lasagna Soup with Bow Tie Pasta brings all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna—rich tomato sauce, savory ground beef, and creamy cheese—into one easy, spoonable meal. Perfect for chilly evenings, this cozy one-pot lasagna soup saves time without sacrificing that baked lasagna taste. The bow tie pasta adds a playful touch that kids and adults alike will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for leaner beef)
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat. If using leaner beef, add olive oil.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add bow tie pasta and cook for 10–12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. In each serving bowl, add a spoonful of ricotta cheese, then ladle soup over it.
Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat. If using leaner beef, add olive oil.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add bow tie pasta and cook for 10–12 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. In each serving bowl, add a spoonful of ricotta cheese, then ladle soup over it.
Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: One-pot simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American