One-Pan Cozy Lasagna Soup
A comforting soup with ground beef, tomatoes, and broken lasagna noodles.
In a nutshell: This authentic italian-american one-pan cozy lasagna soup comes together in just 30 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Get all the comforting flavors of homemade lasagna in a fraction of the time. Ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and broken lasagna noodles simmered in a single pot, topped with ricotta.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Build Fond on the Bottom: Brown your aromatics and proteins deeply first. Deglaze the flavorful caramelized bits (fond) stuck to the pot with broth or wine for restaurant-depth savoriness.
- Simmer Gently, Never Boil: Keep the heat at a gentle, rolling simmer. Rapid boiling breaks down delicate vegetables into mush and can turn broths cloudy.
Ingredients
4
servings
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1 lb ground beef
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2 ½ cups marinara sauce
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3 cups chicken broth
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6 sheets lasagna noodles, broken
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½ cup ricotta cheese, for topping
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Brown the Beef
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Simmer Noodles
Add the marinara sauce and chicken broth to the pot, bringing to a boil. Stir in the broken lasagna noodles. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
Melt and Top
Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and stringy. Ladle into bowls and top each with a generous scoop of cold ricotta cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
The soup base reheats beautifully, but the broken lasagna noodles keep absorbing broth as they sit. If making ahead, cook the noodles separately and add them when serving, with an extra splash of broth.
Ground turkey, Italian sausage, or a plant-based ground all work. Brown it the same way and drain any excess fat before adding the marinara and broth.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. The noodles will soften, so add a splash of chicken broth when reheating to loosen the soup back up.
They give the signature lasagna feel, but mafalda, broken pappardelle, or any short sturdy pasta works. Just simmer until al dente, 12-15 minutes.
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