Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Creamy Lasagna Soup, a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This creamy and hearty soup combines rich ground beef, fresh herbs, and a medley of cheeses for a satisfying meal that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes. With its one-pot preparation, you’ll spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying quality moments with family and friends. Whether you’re serving it at a cozy dinner or during a casual gathering, this soup is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to savor each spoonful of this Italian-inspired comfort food!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 25 ounces tomato basil pasta sauce
- 28 ounces diced canned tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (more if you want a thinner soup)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided or more to taste)
- 12 lasagna noodles (uncooked and broken into 2" pieces)
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tbsp fresh basil (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, then stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream for extra richness (optional) and adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Serve hot with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg