Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe (30-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

Classic lasagna soup delivers all your favorite lasagna flavors—rich meaty tomato sauce, herbs, noodles, creamy ricotta—in one pot under 30 minutes. Family weeknight perfection.

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Easy One-Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe (30-Minute Dinner)

Classic lasagna flavors in 30-minute soup! Ground beef, broken lasagna noodles, rich tomato broth, creamy ricotta-mozzarella topping. One-pot weeknight perfection.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Italian

Servings 6

Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

• Dutch Oven
• Wooden Spoon
• Cutting board
• Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  

• Meat Base:
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• Sauce Base:
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
• Finish:
• 8 oz lasagna noodles broken 2" pieces
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Salt/pepper
• Cheese Topping:
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup mozzarella shredded
• ¼ cup parmesan grated
• 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Instructions

 

• Brown meat: Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook beef 5-7 min until browned, break apart.
• Aromatics: Add onion (3 min soft). Add garlic + Italian seasoning + pepper flakes (30 sec).
• Sauce base: Add tomatoes, broth, tomato paste. Bring boil.
• Noodles: Add broken lasagna noodles. Simmer 8-10 min (al dente).
• Cream: Stir heavy cream. Season salt/pepper.
• Cheese mix: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan in bowl.
• Serve: Ladle soup, dollop cheese, sprinkle basil.

Notes

Per serving (6 servings total). Noodles absorb broth - nutrition may vary slightly.
Vegetarian option: -8g protein +2g fiber.
Gluten-free pasta: same macros.

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Carbs: 28g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 3g, Net Carbs: 25g

Why This Lasagna Soup Recipe Works

• 30 minutes total: Lasagna taste, soup speed

• One pot: No layering, no baking mess

• Cheese magic: Ricotta-mozzarella-parmesan “cloud”

• Make-ahead: Freezes 3 months (no noodles)

• Customizable: Beef, turkey, vegetarian options

Perfect Lasagna Soup Technique

• Broken lasagna noodles: Perfect lasagna texture

• Staggered cooking: Noodles al dente, not mushy

• Cheese at end: Melts perfectly in hot soup

• Broth ratio: Soupy not pasty

Tips for Perfect Lasagna Soup

• Don’t overcook noodles – they’ll absorb broth sitting

• Batch meat if sausage – don’t overcrowd

• Cheese at end – melts perfectly in hot soup

• Extra broth reheating – noodles soak liquid overnight

• Make cheese ahead – stores 3 days fridge

Lasagna Soup FAQ

How long does lasagna soup take?
25-30 minutes total. Noodles cook in broth.

Best noodle substitute?
Rotini, farfalle, rigatoni. Same 8-10 min cooking.

Vegetarian lasagna soup?
Skip meat, add mushrooms + white beans.

Can I freeze lasagna soup?
Freeze base (no noodles/cream) 3 months. Fresh pasta when reheating.

Why is my lasagna soup thick?
Noodles absorbed broth. Add ½ cup broth/water reheating.

Slow cooker lasagna soup?
Brown meat first. Low 6-8h, add noodles last 30 min.

Gluten-free lasagna soup?
GF lasagna noodles or GF pasta shapes.

Make ahead lasagna soup?
Fridge 3 days. Add extra broth reheating.

Storage

• Fridge: 3 days airtight (noodles absorb)

• Freezer: 3 months (no noodles/cream)

• Reheat: Stovetop + ½ cup broth

Delicious Variations

What to Serve With

• Crusty bread

• Caesar salad

• Garlic bread

• Glass of red wine

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