Lasagna Soup has all the cozy comforts of a classic layered casserole, made easier and without the work when served soup-style! Conveniently prepared all in one pot so there are fewer dishes to clean.
One Pot Lasagna Soup
Our one-pot Lasagna Soup recipe takes all the traditional flavors you find familiar and comforting in your favorite square slice and turns it into its soupier sidekick. Although it’s less dense than traditional layered lasagna and has been lightened up with liquid, it’s still loaded with hearty and filling ingredients. I promise you won’t leave hungry!
There is no need to pre-cook the noodles – simmer them with the meat and sauce and walk away while the stove top does the work!
Why You’ll Love This Lasagna Soup Recipe
This easy Lasagna Soup recipe tastes just like your favorite Italian-inspired meal but takes so much less time to make. This layerless lasagna still has all of the rich and zesty flavors you’d find in the classic casserole, but it simplifies the cooking process when you’re too busy to bake.
Ingredients You Need for the Best Lasagna Soup
- Italian sausage: You can lighten up your lasagna with turkey, chicken sausage, or ground turkey meat. You can also use ground beef instead of sausage or half beef and half sausage for even more flavor.
- Tomato sauce: Feel free to use your favorite marinara sauce.
- Diced tomatoes with Italian herbs: Use crushed tomatoes if that’s all you have.
- Chicken broth: I like to use low sodium chicken broth so my soup doesn’t taste too salty. You can always add a pinch of salt at the end to taste.
- Water
- Bowtie pasta: I like using bowtie pasta because it’s sturdy and holds its shape well when simmered. You can use any small-sized pasta, mafalda pasta (it looks like little lasagna noodles) or even broken pieces of lasagna noodles if you prefer.
- Minced garlic: If you use fresh garlic instead of minced, remember that one garlic clove is roughly equivalent to 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic. Since the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, you’ll need about 6-8 garlic cloves, depending on their size.
- Italian seasoning
- Onion powder
- Steak seasoning
- Paprika
- Ground black pepper
- Ricotta cheese: Cottage cheese is a great substitute for ricotta cheese.
- Parmesan cheese
- Parsley: Feel free to garnish the soup with dried or fresh basil, thyme, or oregano.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Lasagna Soup: Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season And Cook The Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage and spices in olive oil.
- Brin To A Boil: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and garlic. Add the chicken broth, water, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer The Soup: reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in the ricotta once the noodles are cooked.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parmesan and fresh parsley on top. Serve and enjoy!
What to Serve with Lasagna Soup
This lasagna soup is a hearty, substantial meal and does not need much to complete it. It’s packed with protein, complex carbs, and veggies. Serve your soup with a Caesar salad or my Olive Garden salad, and some roasted vegetables, Cheesy Pull-Apart Garlic Bread, or Air Fryer Garlic Knots on the side.
This is a perfect meal for those busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to cook—it comes together in just 30 minutes!
Lasagna Soup Variations to Try
- Vegetarian Version: You can easily use tofu or vegetarian crumbles instead of sausage in this lasagna, or just leave out the meat altogether.
- Vegan Version: Omit the sausage and add vegetables or beans to bulk up the soup. Diced zucchini, mushrooms, red bell pepper, onion, and spinach will all taste delicious. Replace the dairy-based cheese with your favorite plant-based substitute.
- More Cheese, Please: I love cheese, so I won’t judge if you choose to add more cheese than what the recipe calls for. Mix in some mozzarella cheese and parmesan, or make your own cheese mixture with any of your favorites.
- Cook With Cream: Mix some heavy cream into the marinara sauce to make your soup even creamier.
Love Easy Soup Recipes? Try These:
- Taco Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- 7 Can Chicken Taco Soup
- Chicken Enchilada Soup (Chili’s Copycat)
- Easy Vegetable Chowder
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Lasagna Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 14 ounces can of tomato sauce
- 14 onces can of diced tomatoes with italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups water
- 10 ounces bowtie pasta uncooked
- ½ cup ricotta
- Parmesan for garnish optional
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place your italian sausage and spices in a large pot and brown on medium heat.1 pound italian sausage, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon steak seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Once the meat is cooked, add in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and garlic. Mix until combined.14 ounces can of tomato sauce, 14 onces can of diced tomatoes with italian herbs, 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Add in the chicken broth, water, and uncooked pasta.4 cups chicken broth, 1½ cups water, 10 ounces bowtie pasta
- Turn the burner on high and allow the soup to come to a boil. Once it boils, turn the burner down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once the noodles are cooked, add in the 1⁄2 cup of ricotta and mix until incorporated.½ cup ricotta
- Serve and top with parmesan and fresh parsley.Parmesan for garnish, Parsley for garnish
Jenn’s Notes
- Make Ahead: If you plan on making this Italian soup in advance and reheating it later, cook the noodles in a separate pot and add them in when you are planning on serving the soup.
- In The Refrigerator: Lasagna soup will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. Any longer than that the noodles will become really soggy. If you keep the noodles separate from the soup, you can store it in the fridge for 3 days.
- In The Freezer: Freeze Italian sausage soup in individual portions for up to 3 months. When freezing, leave some space at the top of the container for expansion.
- To Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of water or broth if it has thickened too much.
- Allow the soup to simmer longer or mash a few of the diced tomatoes with a fork to make it thicker. You can also add some tomato paste to slightly thicken the soup and give it a heartier texture.
- Add extra chicken stock or water when simmering.
- Use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes for soup with a kick.
Can this soup be made on the stove?
Jen,
Thank you again for allowing me to share this easy Lasagna soup recipe with your readers.
Many blessings to you,
Diane Roark