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The BEST 30-Minute One Pot Lasagna Soup: Cheesy, Hearty & Minimal Cleanup

Close-up of a bowl of rich, red one pot lasagna soup topped with dollops of ricotta, parmesan, and fresh parsley.
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Get all the classic lasagna flavors in a warm, hearty soup that cooks in one pot. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying, family-friendly dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the boiling liquid. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, if using, and the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the ricotta cheese until it melts into the soup, creating a creamy texture.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the remaining ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for a cozy dinner.

Notes

  • For a budget friendly one pot dinner, use ground turkey or skip the meat entirely and add extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces or use broken short pasta like penne.
  • You can prepare the meat and vegetable base ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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