Lasagna Soup

Name: Lasagna Soup (One-Pot Creamy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce; 3 cups chicken broth; 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; Shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping; Extra ricotta cheese, for topping

Lasagna soup is a creamy, one-pot Italian-American dish combining ground beef, Italian sausage, broken lasagna noodles, and ricotta in a rich tomato broth. It delivers all the comfort of baked lasagna in 30 minutes without assembly or layering.

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce
3 cups chicken broth
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Shredded mozzarella cheese, for toppingoptional
Extra ricotta cheese, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion.
2
Cook, breaking up the meat, until it is no longer pink.
3
Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
4
Pour in the pasta sauce and chicken broth. Stir everything together to combine.
5
Bring the soup to a boil.
6
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the boiling soup and stir. Cook until the noodles are tender.
7
Once the noodles are soft, stir in the ricotta cheese until it is fully incorporated and the soup becomes creamy.
8
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded mozzarella cheese and an extra dollop of ricotta, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Break lasagna noodles into 2–3 inch pieces by hand before cooking to prevent long strands from clumping; stir pasta frequently in the last 10 minutes.
Bloom the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder in the hot rendered meat fat before deglazing—this deepens their flavor.
Stir ricotta in off-heat after pasta is tender to prevent it from breaking down; a few dollops swirled in at serving time keeps texture creamy without lumps.
Use a mix of both ground beef and Italian sausage; sausage alone can overshadow the dish, while beef alone lacks the fennel-forward lasagna note.

Substitutions

Pasta sauce → San Marzano canned tomatoes plus 2 tbsp tomato paste (tangier, less sugar)
Chicken broth → beef broth or vegetable broth (maintains richness without changing flavor profile significantly)
Lasagna noodles → ditalini, penne, or broken spaghetti (cooks in similar 10–12 minute window)
Ricotta → mascarpone or cream cheese mixed with 2 tbsp pasta water (creamier texture, milder flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently on stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen; microwaving can cause pasta to toughen.

Common Questions

Can I make lasagna soup ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare through step of adding broth and sausage, then cool and refrigerate up to 2 days. Add pasta and ricotta just before reheating to prevent mushiness.