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Description
A hearty and flavorful Lasagna Soup recipe that captures the essence of classic lasagna in a comforting soup form. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ButcherBox Ground Beef
- ½ cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (low or no sodium)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups reginetti pasta or broken lasagna noodles (about 5 oz)
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese (optional, for serving)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook for 10 minutes until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir together.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pasta. Stir and reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered for half the recommended pasta cook time, stirring occasionally, slightly undercooking the pasta.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it sit uncovered for 5 minutes for the pasta to finish cooking and absorb broth.
- Discard the bay leaf.
- Serve hot, topped with optional ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For Instant Pot: Sauté beef, onion, and garlic. Add remaining ingredients except pasta. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes with a quick release. Add pasta and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes (this method is not recommended due to potential for mushy pasta).
- For Crockpot: Brown beef, onion, and garlic on the stovetop and add to the crockpot. Add tomatoes, spices, broth, and water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Add pasta during the last hour of cooking on high.
- It’s recommended to slightly undercook the pasta as it will continue to cook and absorb broth after the heat is removed.
- You can cook the pasta separately to avoid overcooking.
- Add more broth if a thinner consistency is desired.