Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
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This Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe is the ultimate one pot meal, with spicy sausage, pasta, loads of tomatoes, and three types of cheese. Perfect for busy nights, this quick lasagna soup recipe will be a staple in your meal rotation throughout the year!
Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
How about a scrumptious, stick-to-your-bones, comfort food meal that goes from prep to plate in 30 minutes? This lasagna soup one pot recipe will be on our menu all year long!
My easy lasagna soup has all of the classic sausage lasagna ingredients and amazing Italian flavor but without all of the time-consuming layering of ingredients.
It comes together in a snap and is ready to serve in just 30 minutes!
One pot meals are truly a blessing for busy people — not just for how quickly they come together, but also for the super easy clean up!
And you can make so much more than just pasta or soup. Some of my favorite cozy recipes include unstuffed cabbage rolls and cream of mushroom chicken.
Though, my family will never turn down a helping of taco spaghetti… two comfort foods in one!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Ground Italian Sausage – I love using hot sausage for this quick lasagna soup recipe, but you can substitute sweet or mild if you prefer.
And if you see a sale on Italian sausage links, buy a package or two and take advantage of the savings.
Then, simply remove the casings and you’ll have ground sausage, ready to use! - Canned Tomatoes – I use fire-roasted diced tomatoes for extra flavor, but the plain variety is fine too. You’ll also need tomato sauce and tomato paste.
- Broth – Either chicken or vegetable broth can be used, as can stock of either.
- Campanelle Pasta – This is a short-cut pasta with ruffled edges like lasagna sheets.
If you have trouble finding it at the grocery store, you can substitute it with any other short pasta like corkscrew, ziti, or penne. Or break up regular lasagna noodles! - Seasonings – There’s already loads of flavor in the sausage, but I like to add some Italian seasoning and onion powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.
- Ricotta Cheese – I use part-skim ricotta for one pot lasagna soup to keep the fat and calories a little lower.
Any variety from skim to whole milk ricotta is fine to use, including homemade! - Parmesan and Mozzarella – You’ll want shredded versions of both of these cheeses. I recommend buying a wedge of Parmesan to shred yourself.
The flavor is much fresher than what comes in those plastic containers.
Tips and Tricks to Make Perfect One Pot Lasagna Soup
- Brown the sausage first.
This creates a really deep flavor, especially because the browned bits that stick to the bottom of the pot will loosen as the soup cooks.
You shouldn’t have to worry about grease, but it looks like there’s more than a tablespoon in the pot, drain that off before adding the next set of ingredients.
- Turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
Cheese can get a little funky or start to separate if it’s cooked for too long. There will be more than enough heat in the pot to melt it down smoothly!
On that note, you may want to bring the ricotta to room temperature first. Just measure it out and let it sit on the counter while you work on this easy lasagna soup recipe.
- Don’t forget toppings!
Have extra cheese available to sprinkle over each bowl, or let family members add as much or as little as they like.
I also like to chop up some fresh basil leaves for serving. Stack a few leaves on top of each other, roll them tightly together, then slice across to create ribbons.
This technique is called “chiffonade” and causes less bruising than rough chopping — and it’s prettier too!
Prep Ahead
- Grate cheese
Kitchen Tools You Will Need
- 12 Quart Pot– You can’t beat a good, sturdy stockpot. This is my favorite!
- Wood Turner – My most used spoon or spatula in my kitchen! It’s amazing for sautéing vegetables and browning meat.
- Box Grater – This will make quick work of shredding cheeses, vegetables like carrots, and even potatoes for homemade hash browns!
- Can Opener – It seems like a no-brainer, but a good can opener can save your hands and a lot of frustration as well!
Serving Suggestions
Pair this quick lasagna soup recipe with equally quick side dishes! Throw together a crisp salad and pop some garlic bread in the air fryer.
Then, finish off this hearty and filling meal with cannoli or a creamy affogato — two Italian classics!
Storing and Reheating Easy Lasagna Soup
If you want leftovers, consider doubling this easy lasagna soup recipe.
Ladle out what you plan to save when the noodles are slightly undercooked, then continue simmering what you’ll be eating that night.
This way, the pasta won’t be mushy by the time you reheat it!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Warm lasagna soup in one pot on the stove, or reheat individual servings in the microwave. If the consistency is too thick, stir in a splash or two of broth to thin it out.
Lasagna Soup One Pot FAQ
While it’s definitely cheesy, I wouldn’t necessarily call it creamy. If you want a creamier texture, stir in a little heavy cream or half-and-half with the cheese.
If you’ve made this recipe before, use less broth next time or add a little extra tomato paste. But if you’re working on it right now, you have a couple of options!
This easy lasagna soup will thicken up quite a bit once you stir in the cheese. You can always add a little more mozzarella if needed.
If it’s looking a little too soupy before the cheese, mix in a cornstarch slurry to help thicken it up. Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon warm water, then stir it into the pot and simmer for another minute.
Sure! Chop up bell peppers or mushrooms and cook those with the browned sausage or wilt greens like spinach or kale into the pot near the end.
Zucchini would also be delicious! Chop or slice and add that with the pasta so it doesn’t get too soft.
Enjoy!
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Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 19 ounces ground Italian sausage, hot (can substitute mild)
- 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
- 3 ounces tomato paste, 1/2 of a 6-ounce can
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces dried campanelle pasta, bell shape
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a large (12 quart) pot over high heat, brown sausage, about 5 minutes. If the pan is too dry (add a splash of the chicken broth).
- Meanwhile prep remaining ingredients.
- Once sausage is mostly cooked through add tomatoes, paste, sauce, seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add pasta and boil, uncovered, until it is al dente, 7-9 minutes. Turn off heat. Add ricotta, parmesan cheese and 1/2 mozzarella. Stir to combine.
- Serve and top with each bowl with some of the remaining cheese and basil. Enjoy!
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published September 2013. Updated and republished January 2025
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Wait… lasagna soup? How come I've never heard of this before? My hubby will be mindblown! And I checked out the recipe… so easy. Pinning!
I can't find the required pasta in my neck of the woods. Would this work with broken lasagna noodles instead?
Broken lasagna noodles would be perfect! Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
Lasagna sounds good however did not want the work. Saw this and made it last night. Quick, easy and is lasagna in a bowl. YUM! If you want comfort and cannot decide between soup and lasagna, make this!
Sounds REALLY good—-will get ingredients that I don't have on Friday when I get groceries. Soup weather is here—-making stuffed pepper soup today!
I just signed up to receive email recipes. Do you have any nutritional information available on the recipes? thanks
Would it work to use a slow cooker?
I have not tried it in the slow cooker. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! Enjoy.
Fabulous! My husband and Father love this Lasagna Soup. I make it about once a month for them. Thank you for a great and easy recipe.
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Gorgeous, I've made the lasagna soup yesterday evening having some close friends for dinner …. It has been a real success !!! Thanks for this easy original recipe !!!
could I also use tortellini for the pasta?
Thanks, Jan
I made this for dinner last evening. For ease (and to avoid having half a can of paste, pasta, and stock) I simply doubled the recipe and ensure leftovers. Came out GREAT! To avoid it becoming mushy don't overcook the pasta…it will continue to cook as it sits and soaks up some of the liquid. Thanks!
That looks soooooo good! I have a real weak spot for soup, I need to try this sometime.
This is fabulous!!
This is fabulous! Made it many times.
When frying the sausage I ended up with 1/4C of fat in the pan. It definitely needs to be drained off before adding to the soup.
I used plant based sausage and vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Served it to my mixed carnivore and vegetarian family and it was met with rave reviews!
I love recipes that only take 30 minutes, I don’t always have hours to prep dinner beforehand so I love that this is quick and easy!