Name: Best One-Pot Lasagna Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb ground pork or sausage; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups marinara sauce; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 parmesan rind; ½ lb lasagna, broken into pieces; 1 handful fresh basil; ½ cup ricotta; ½ cup parmesan; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

I'm sure my grandmother is rolling over in her grave as I deconstruct lasagna into a bastardized One-Pot Lasagna Soup. Still, sometimes, the truth is, Americanized Italian food can be very good. Where would we be as a country without chicken parmigiana or spaghetti with meatballs?

Lasagna soup in a bowl with a dollop of ricotta topped with parsley and parmesan.

Try more of our delicious Italian soups like Classic Pasta Fagioli, Zuppa Toscana, or Italian Wedding Soup.

A Quick Look at The Recipe

✅Recipe Name: One-Pot Lasagna Soup
⏲️Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes
👪Makes: 8 servings
📋Main ingredients: Lasagna, ricotta, and marinara.
⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe: A classic Italian-American dish deconstructed into an easy one-pot soup with all of the same nostalgic flavors and only about 30 minutes of hands-on time!

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Why This Recipe

I love a classic, Authentic Italian Lasagna, but a nice, hearty soup with similar flavors hits the spot. A one-pot lasagna soup takes about ¼ of the time that making a true lasagna takes and is great for just a quick family meal on a Sunday when you don't want a whole tray of lasagna or Authentic Italian Baked Ziti.

Also, if you're reading this, Grandma...don't worry, everything is Lonimi, except the lasagna noodles.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Ground Meat. You can use ground pork or ground sausage. I used ground pork and seasoned it with Homemade Italian Sausage Seasoning. Any combination of meat will do the trick; substitute turkey or chicken sausage.
Marinara. You can use your favorite jarred marinara, but if you want to make it homemade, just follow The Ultimate Guide to Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Broth. I like to use a low-sodium chicken broth and then adjust salt as I taste. You can also use a homemade chicken broth for the best flavor.
Ricotta. In a typical lasagna, I would use a seasoned Ricotta Filling, but in this soup, I prefer the light flavor of ricotta on its own. If you want this soup to be creamier, add a bit of heavy cream along with the ricotta.
Lasagna. You need to use dried lasagna, not fresh lasagna noodles, for this recipe. You can also use conchiglioni to make this a riff on Italian Stuffed Shells with Ricotta.

*Please see the recipe card for more information on the ingredients.

How to Make One-Pot Lasagna Soup

This is an easy and forgiving recipe that can be a household favorite for your family, made with simple ingredients from the pantry, just like our Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup with Sausage. Follow the simple step-by-step directions, and you'll only have a single pot to clean up!

Searing ground beef and ground pork in a pot.

Step 1: Bring a dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage and sear without touching for 3 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the meat and brown it throughout.

Step 2: Once browned, remove the meat and set it aside. Remove any excess liquid from the pot.

Step 3: Lower the heat to medium and add olive oil. Add the onion to the pot and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes.

Marinara simmering in a pot with onions and garlic.

Step 4: Pour in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.

Step 5: Add the meat back and combine well.

Chicken broth added to marinara and meat in a pot.

Step 6: Pour in the chicken broth and add the parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7: Put the lasagna noodles in a bag and break them into pieces. (This should be fun, let your kids do it.)

Step 8: Add the lasagna and simmer for 15 more minutes. Add fresh basil to the soup and remove from the heat. Serve the soup with ricotta, parmesan, and fresh parsley.

Serve Italian bread or Homemade Italian Parmesan Croutons with this one-pot lasagna soup for dipping!

Pro-Tips

Use homemade marinara sauce. It is less processed and less salty, which will give you more control over the flavor of the soup.
Sear the meatundisturbed to allow a crust to form. This will add flavor to the soup by creating a fond on the bottom of the pot. This will later be deglazed by the sweating onions.
Adding a parmesan rind is optional, but it adds a little extra flavor to the soup. It's always good to save your parmesan rinds for soup.
The noodles are done when they're al dente, or still firm. Don't let them sit long if you prefer them al dente. Serve immediately.

FAQs About Lasagna Soup

Can I make lasagna soup without meat?

Yes, just omit the meat completely or replace it with mushrooms like sliced baby bella mushrooms or zucchini.

Do I have to use lasagna noodles in lasagna soup?

No, it really doesn't matter what type of pasta you use as long as you break it up. It's similar to pasta e patate, where you're just using broken pasta pieces anyway!

What marinara sauces do you recommend for lasagna soup?

I recommend homemade marinara because you have the most control over the ingredients, and you can freeze it in batches to use whenever you want. But there are some decent jarred marinaras out there; you just have to find what you like.

Can I reheat lasagna soup?

Lasagna soup reheats well, but it may need a little extra broth as the noodles will soak up some of the liquid after being refrigerated. Refrigerate for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 6 months.

Can I make lasagna soup ahead of time?

Yes! Make it up to 3 days in advance. Don't add the lasagna noodles until you're getting ready to serve. Reheat on the stove and add the lasagna to the soup while it's simmering for 15 minutes.