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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe

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This Easy Lasagna Soup recipe combines the rich flavors of traditional lasagna in a comforting and hearty soup form. Ground beef, garlic, onions, crushed tomatoes, and Italian herbs simmer with pasta in a flavorful broth, topped with creamy ricotta and sharp Parmesan cheese for a perfect cozy meal. This soup is simple to prepare on the stovetop and can be adapted for Instant Pot or Crockpot, though the stovetop method offers the best texture for the pasta.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (low or no sodium)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups reginetti pasta (or broken lasagna noodles, about 5 oz)

Toppings (Optional)

  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and brown the beef: In a large pot on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add 1 lb of ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully browned.
  2. Sauté onions and garlic: Add ½ cup minced onion and 2 tablespoons minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until onions and garlic are translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes, spices, broth, and water: Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon each dried basil, parsley, and oregano, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pour in 4 cups low sodium beef broth and 2 cups water. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook the pasta in the soup: Once boiling, add 2 cups reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles. Stir to combine, then reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for roughly half the pasta package’s recommended time, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The pasta should be slightly undercooked since it will continue to soften after removing from heat.
  5. Finish pasta cooking off heat: Remove the pot from heat and let the soup sit uncovered for 5 minutes, allowing the pasta to finish cooking and absorb flavorful broth.
  6. Serve and garnish: Discard the bay leaf. Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with ¼ cup ricotta cheese and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best texture, prepare the soup on the stovetop rather than Instant Pot or Crockpot.
  • If using an Instant Pot, follow the sauté and pressure cooking instructions carefully to avoid mushy pasta.
  • You can cook pasta separately and stir it into the soup to avoid overcooking.
  • Bay leaf must be discarded before serving.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste or omit altogether for less spice.
  • If reheated, expect pasta to absorb more liquid – add broth or water as needed.

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