Description
Dive into a bowl of Ultimate Cheesy Beef Lasagna Soup, where all the comforting flavors of classic lasagna come together in a quick, one-pot meal! This delicious soup features lean ground beef simmered in a rich tomato broth, complemented by creamy cheeses and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this hearty dish satisfies your cravings without the fuss of layering traditional lasagna. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste. Serve it with crusty bread for a delightful dining experience that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4–6 lasagna noodles (4–6 oz total), broken into 1-2 inch pieces
- 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- ½ tsp salt (for ricotta topping)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (for ricotta topping)
- Crusty bread or garlic bread
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Lower the heat, add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook until darkened. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and broth along with seasonings.
- Bring to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for 20-30 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until al dente. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot with a dollop of ricotta mixture topped with extra mozzarella and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 794mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg