Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe – Cheesy, Comforting, and Ready in Under an Hour
A cheesy, delicious lasagna soup made with ground beef, tomatoes, spices, and pasta — ready in under an hour for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles (about 5 oz)
- Optional toppings: 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add ground beef and cook 10 minutes until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, beef broth, and water. Bring to boil.
- Add pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered for half the time suggested on pasta box. Slightly undercook as pasta continues cooking off heat.
- Remove from heat, let sit 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve with optional ricotta and Parmesan.
Notes
- Best cooked on stovetop; Instant Pot or crockpot may overcook pasta.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Can add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.