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One Pot Lasagna Soup

A hearty homemade lasagna soup made with ground beef, Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, rich tomato broth, and topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, meal prep, and cozy family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 545
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 10 lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 24 oz pasta sauce
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For Serving:
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladle
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion. Cook until browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the pasta sauce, chicken broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, sugar, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  6. Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the soup.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender.
  8. Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Notes

• Brown the meat well for maximum flavor.
• Stir occasionally after adding the noodles to prevent sticking.
• Add extra broth when reheating leftovers.
• Freeze without the noodles for the best texture.
• Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor.