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Amazing Danny Freeman’s One-Pot Lasagna Soup

Danny Freeman’s One-Pot Lasagna Soup

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Enjoy a comforting bowl of lasagna without the fuss. This easy one-pot soup captures all the delicious flavors of classic lasagna.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 12 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add Italian sausage and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Stir well.
  8. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  9. In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of the ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Notes

  • For a milder soup, omit the red pepper flakes.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the Italian sausage and ground beef.
  • If you don’t have lasagna noodles, you can use other pasta shapes like rotini or penne. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • The ricotta mixture can be made ahead of time.

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