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One-Pot Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup

A rich, one-pot lasagna soup with broken noodles simmered in savory tomato broth, finished with heavy cream and a creamy ricotta cheese dollop.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 24 oz marinara sauce your favorite brand
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole-milk recommended
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • small mixing bowl
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent, breaking meat into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and tomato paste has darkened to a deep brick-red color.
  3. Pour in the marinara sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Add the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes until noodles are al dente, stirring every few minutes to prevent sticking.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes until the broth turns a soft, rosy color.
  6. While the soup finishes, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  7. Ladle the soup into deep bowls and place a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture in the center of each bowl. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

Noodle Strategy: For leftovers, cook noodles separately and add to individual bowls to prevent them from absorbing all the broth overnight. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating to loosen the soup. Freeze: Freeze the soup base without noodles for up to 2 months. White Lasagna Version: Swap marinara for alfredo sauce and use shredded chicken instead of ground beef. Make Ahead: Prepare the soup base up to 2 days ahead without noodles. Reheat, bring to a simmer, and add fresh noodles before serving.