This Lasagna Soup recipe is sponsored by Prego. All opinions are my own.
This EASY Lasagna Soup tastes just like lasagna without all the layering or dishes! – you might never go back to traditional lasagna again – I won’t!
This One Pot Lasagna Soup recipe can’t get any easier or more delicious! It boasts layers of cheesy noodles smothered in rich marinara infused with garlic, onion and Italian spices all smothered Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta – drool – and all you have to do is brown your beef, dump in the ingredients and simmer away!
Lasagna Soup Recipe Video
I looooove Italian food or even anything resembling Italian food from my Italian Vegetable Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Million Dollar Baked Penne, Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, Zuppa Toscana Soup and everything in between! And while lasagna is technically Italian, it has to be one of America’s favorite foods – and one of my favorite foods! For being a favorite, however, I hardly ever make lasagna – so sad. I just can’t get into the time-consuming, tedious, layering.
But now, I am thrilled to introduce my “can’t-get-any-easier,” One Pot Lasagna Soup! I made this soup twice in a week because I am SO in love with it-and so is my very honest critic, Patrick, who lived in Italy for two years. Sometimes he is a little too honest, but he tells me it’s a good thing, because then I know when he really, really loves something. So as he sat spooning this Lasagna Soup into his mouth, repeating “So good, you nailed it. Insane, taste just like lasagna…,” I knew it was going in my back pocket of easy, “Patrick approved”, delicious recipes.
And it belongs in your back pocket too for all those busy nights when everyone is starting to get hangry (AKA hungry and tired) or simply any time you want to devour something extraordinary.
How to Make Lasagna Soup
To make this One Pot Lasagna Soup, simply brown your beef (or half Italian sausage if you like), onions and garlic…
Then add all your remaining ingredients – Prego Traditional Italian Sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, spices…
And lasagna noodles!
Now the list of ingredients might seem long, but you are just dumping and running as the sauce simmers, cooking the noodles, and infusing the whole soup with Prego Italian goodness that smells nothing less than heavenly! Prego not only elevates this One Pot Lasagna Soup and can be the answer to your weeknight dinner dilemma without sacrificing any flavor! Prego boasts rich flavor from real ingredients – no more bland, boring dinners!
Finally, top your soup with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan – as little or as MUCH as you like and start slurping and shoveling, then repeat.
Often.
If you love this One Pot Lasagna Soup, as I’m sure you will, be sure to check out my One Pot White Chicken Lasagna Soup with cheesy layers of noodles smothered in velvety Italian spiced Parmesan infused sauce! Another warm, comforting, delectable one pot dinner for those busy nights!
Looking for more One Pot Soups
- Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
- Lasagna Soup
- Chicken Fajita and Rice Soup
- Loaded Zuppa Toscana
- Cheesy Taco Soup
- Miso Soup with Chicken, Veggies, Shiitake Mushrooms
- Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder
- Italian Vegetable Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
| Servings | -8 servings |
- 1 pound lean ground beef or half Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 24 oz. jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce
- 8-10 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1 14 oz. can can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces*
- 1/2 cup heavy cream,optional**
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- freshly finely grated Parmesan cheese
- ricotta cheese
Ingredients
Cheese Garnish
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- Heat large Dutch oven/large soup pot over medium high heat. Add beef and onion and cook, stirring occasionally until beef is browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 30 seconds. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add Prego Sauce, 6 cups chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, sugar, spices and lasagna noodles. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until lasagna noodles are tender, stirring occasionally (approximately 20-30 minutes).
- Discard bay leaf and stir in heavy cream (optional) and 2-4 cups chicken broth to reach desired consistency. Garnish individual servings with desired amount of cheeses.
*I love lasagna noodles in this recipe - they are slurpilicious! You can also replace the noodles with 2 1/2 cups uncooked small shells if desired and simmer for less time.
**If you want to omit the heavy cream but still would like a thicker soup then I suggest whisking 2 teaspoons cornstarch with some of the chicken broth and adding to the soup to simmer and thicken.
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Nicolle says
Has anyone added cheese right into the soup instead of adding it right before serving?
Jen says
Hi Nicolle, I have also done that and it is delicious! You can make it super cheesy this way.
Marie says
I have made this over and over again.. this is in my ass kickin folder for a reason …LOVEEEEE
Jen says
haha! Thank you so much Marie – I am honored it has made it into your coveted folder :)!
Dajoine Moore says
Hi, I’m trying the recipe out as I type. I was wondering if I could just add the cheese into the whole pot? I have a household of cheese lovers.
Jen says
Absolutely!
Gina Love says
I wanted to tell you I took this to my work potluck and won the entree contest!! My family goes ga ga over it. Thank you so much!! I did make sure to tell everyone it was not my recipe and then posted your recipe to mak suRe you got credit.
Jen says
That is awesome Gina, congratulations!!! I am trilled it was such a hit and you won! And I love hearing that your family loves it too! Have a great weekend!
Eli says
So when I first told my family what was on the menu yesterday they had a what soup? reaction(ewwww)! Lol and when they arrived and served themselves it turned into OMG THIS IS DELISH! I follow the instructions to the t, except for the basil leave and crushed tomatoes because I’m not a fan of tomatoes. It it was perfect, everyone had seconds I was expecting to save some for the next day (today) but that didn’t happen hahaha. Thank you so much for this hit recipe…….Merry Xmas!
Jen says
Thank you so much for such an awesome comment Eli! I’m thrilled this was such a hit despite the initial family skepticism 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Lindsay says
I love this recipe, have made it a few times now! But how the hell do you your lasagna pieces look so perfect?? Is there a trick or am I just too rammy? Mine mainly just crumble when I break them haha. It ain’t pretty but it tastes so good. Thanks!
Sandy says
Oooh, yum! Am making this on New Year’s Eve day! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Jen says
You are so welcome! Enjoy and Happy New Year!
Allie says
I accidentally only bought 14 oz jar of pasta sauce but I want to make the 6 ish servings! Is it possible to use more can tomatoes so I can get by with less prego sauce?
Jen says
Absolutely! If you have crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce you can use that and will just need to add a little more sugar and seasonings. Hope that helps!
Christine L Shipley says
Jen–any ideas how this would taste with beef broth vs chicken broth?
Jen says
Hi Christine! I find chicken broth to more of a “neutral” in this recipe and I think you would taste the beef broth – not to say that’s bad, it will just be an added flavor, still delicious, but I prefer the chicken broth. Hope that helps!
Christine L Shipley says
Thank you Jen. I might try the beef broth sometime & will let you know.
Bethany says
I don’t have lasagne noodles but I have egg noodles that I didn’t use when I made chicken noodle soup last week. Could I use these in place of the lasagne noodles?
Jen says
Absolutely! You will just want to check the noodles to see if they are done cooking earlier so you don’t end up with soggy noodles. Enjoy!
Jan says
I sent this recipe to my sister who was looking for something to take to her church soup contest (raised money for those in need). She said hers was the only empty soup pot after it was all said and done. I am making a double batch today to keep my household fed while I work nightshift the next 4 nights. I can already tell it will be delicious! Thank you! Jan
Jen says
Hi Jan, thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I am so happy your sister – and the church! – loved the soup so much! This is a great soup to double and makes great leftovers – your family will eat well! Bless you for taking the time to cook for your family while you also work so hard! xo
Liyah says
Is there a way that I can make half of this? I made it 2 times already but the amount of it is a lot for a single person m i able to cut the recipe in half for just one person???
Jen says
Absolutely!
Susan says
Made this last night for my family and it was a hit. I used small shells instead of the lasagna pasta since that is what I had in my pantry and it turned out real good. I am amazed at how you have a way of incorporating just the right amount of spices resulting in amazing, delicious and very tasty recipes. Thanks!
Jen says
Awesome Susana, I’m thrilled it was a hit with the entire family and I’m glad it worked great with small shells! Thank you so much for your kind words – I just love cooking and I’m glad we share the same foodie palate 🙂
Cia Black says
Loving this, Made it and can not wait to make it again. we love lasagna but it takes much more to make. This took about 45 minutes. We used no boil noodles and it cooked in half the time.
Jen says
I am so happy this is a favorite Cia! I totally agree, it’s hard to go back to traditional lasagna when this is so much easier!
Janice says
Saw this and had to try it. I am so glad I did. Absolutely delicious.
Jen says
I’m so glad you tried it too and loved it! Thanks Janice!