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Creamy One-Pot Lasagna Soup

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A comforting and hearty one-pot soup that combines the rich flavors of classic lasagna with creamy cheeses and tender noodles, ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces (regular or gluten-free)
  • Handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Stir frequently until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavors.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir well, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Break lasagna noodles into bite-size pieces and stir into the simmering soup. Cook until noodles are tender but firm, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in softened cream cheese and ricotta until fully incorporated and creamy. Fold in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan until the soup is luscious and thick.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer while stirring. Stir cheeses gently to keep soup creamy and prevent separation. Use small-curd cottage cheese as ricotta substitute if desired. Frozen spinach can be added at the end for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with mushrooms, zucchini, and lentils. Use gluten-free noodles for celiac-friendly option.

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Keywords: lasagna soup, one-pot soup, creamy soup, Italian soup, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, hearty soup

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