All the rich, cheesy, meaty goodness of traditional lasagna — without the layering! This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, and it’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Soup:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
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4 cups chicken or beef broth
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8 lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Topping:
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½ cup ricotta cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Meat
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add ground beef and onion. Cook until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Step 2: Simmer the Soup
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Add marinara and broth. Stir well.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
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Add broken lasagna noodles and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
Step 3: Add Cheesy Goodness
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Stir in a handful of mozzarella and Parmesan into the soup (optional for extra richness).
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