Easy Lasagna Soup: Cheesy Beef & Tomato Pasta
Experience the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna in a delightful soup form with our Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe: Cheesy Beef & Tomato Pasta. This one-pot meal combines savory ground beef, rich tomatoes, and creamy cheeses, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With minimal prep time and quick cooking, it offers a satisfying taste without the hassle of layering lasagna. Customize it to your family’s liking by swapping ingredients while still maintaining its hearty essence. Serve hot with crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 10–12 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pot. Mix in tomato paste followed by crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30–60 minutes.
- Add broken lasagna noodles directly to the soup and cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in milk or cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg