Description
This Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal. With layers of ground beef or Italian sausage, fragrant herbs, rich tomato broth, lasagna noodles, and a cheesy topping, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Soup Base:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Meat Mixture: Brown the ground beef or sausage in the Instant Pot using the Sauté mode. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Build Soup Base: Add broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and lasagna noodles. Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Release pressure, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with cheeses and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Adjust the broth quantity for desired soup thickness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
