Description
An easy and comforting Lasagna Soup recipe made quickly in the Instant Pot, featuring all the classic flavors of lasagna without the tedious layering.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 8-10 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-3 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add olive oil. Once hot, add ground beef or sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze and ensure no bits are stuck (this prevents a ‘burn’ notice).
- Gently add the broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Do not stir too much, try to keep them submerged in the liquid.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to ‘Sealing’. Cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, do a quick release of the pressure (carefully, as steam will escape).
- Open the lid. Stir in heavy cream (if using), ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, the heavy cream is highly recommended.
- Ensure you scrape the bottom of the pot after adding the liquids to prevent a ‘burn’ error.
- If you prefer a different flavor profile, Italian sausage offers more seasoning than plain ground beef.