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Close-up of hearty lasagna soup filled with noodles, rich tomato sauce, and a dollop of ricotta and mozzarella.

One Pot Lasagna Soup

This hearty One Pot Lasagna Soup captures all the cheesy, saucy flavor of traditional lasagna with a fraction of the effort. Made in a single pot, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and cozy evenings alike.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 575
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup
  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 recommended for best flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 0.5 Yellow onion Diced
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp Dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Plus more to taste
  • Black pepper To taste
  • 14 oz Crushed tomatoes
  • 32 oz Chicken broth More if needed
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tsp Tomato paste
  • 6 oz Lasagna noodles Broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Frozen chopped spinach
  • 0.25 cup Heavy cream
For serving
  • Ricotta cheese For dolloping
  • 4 oz Mozzarella cheese Sliced
  • Parmesan cheese Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and crumbly. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add garlic, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until onion softens and mixture is fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, broth, water, and tomato paste. Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in frozen spinach and heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. To serve, place mozzarella in bowls, ladle hot soup over it, then top with a dollop of ricotta and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcook the pasta. If making ahead, store without the cream and add it fresh when reheating. Add extra broth as needed when reheating, as the noodles will absorb liquid over time.