Sausage Lasagna Soup Recipe – Easy One-Pot Comfort Meal
This hearty lasagna soup combines all the flavors of your favorite lasagna into a warm, comforting bowl. It's easy to make, incredibly delicious, and perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Meat
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Vegetables and Base
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 24 ounce marinara sauce or 1 recipe homemade
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 7 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 9 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves optional
Cheese Topping
- 10 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and sausage until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain grease and remove meat from the pot.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano, basil, and broth. Return meat to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then add broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Stir in spinach, if using.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with a scoop of cheese mixture. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Store lasagna soup covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Freeze without cheese topping. For vegetarian or vegan options, omit the meat and use vegetable substitutes.