Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup: Everything You Love About Lasagna Made Simple, Warm, and Incredibly Delicious

Lasagna is comfort food royalty — rich layers of noodles, tomatoes, seasoned meat, herbs, and melty cheese. But let’s be honest: traditional lasagna takes time. You have boiling, layering, baking, waiting… and the cleanup isn’t exactly quick. That’s where Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup comes in.

This soup takes all the flavors you love about classic lasagna — the savory tomato sauce, the pasta, the cheesy goodness — and transforms them into a warm, hearty, soul-soothing bowl that cooks in just one pot. It’s cozy, flavorful, and satisfying, perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something warm and homey.

With tender lasagna pieces simmered in a rich tomato-beef broth, and a creamy ricotta “lasagna topping” you swirl in just before eating, every spoonful tastes like comfort. The broth is rich and tomato-forward, the pasta is perfectly tender, and the blend of mozzarella and parmesan melts beautifully into every bite.

This soup is everything you love about lasagna — simplified.

Why This Lasagna Soup Works

1. One pot = minimal cleanup

Everything cooks in one vessel, from browning the meat to simmering the noodles.

2. The broth is rich and flavorful

Tomatoes, garlic, spices, and beef meld into a savory, cozy base.

3. All the lasagna layers, but easier

No stacking, baking, or fussing. Just simmer and enjoy.

4. The cheese dollop makes it magical

Ricotta + mozzarella + parmesan — stirred into hot soup — creates melty lasagna bliss.

5. Kid-friendly, adult-approved

It has all the nostalgic lasagna flavors in a quick, bowl-friendly form.

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups beef broth
• 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

For the Cheese Topping

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Brown the beef.
   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add ground beef, season lightly, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add onion and garlic.
   Stir in onion and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Add tomato paste and spices.
   Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes and broth.
   Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
5. Add pasta.
   Add broken lasagna noodles to the pot. Simmer 15–20 minutes until noodles are tender.
6. Make cheese topping.
   While soup simmers, mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
7. Finish the soup.
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh basil if using.
8. Serve.
   Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a generous dollop of the cheese mixture.

Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup

A warm and hearty lasagna-inspired soup loaded with noodles, beef, tomatoes, herbs, and melty cheese — all made in one pot for the perfect cozy comfort meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 480

Ingredients

  

Soup Base

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups beef broth
• 8 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.25 cup fresh basil optional

Cheese Topping

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
• salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Mixing bowl
• Knife

Method

 

1. Heat oil in a large pot and brown the ground beef; drain excess fat.
2. Add onion and cook 3 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
5. Add broken lasagna noodles and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender.
6. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
7. Taste soup and adjust seasoning; stir in fresh basil if using.
8. Serve soup topped with a dollop of cheese mixture.

Notes

For a creamy variation, add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Spinach can be added in the last 2 minutes.

Tips for the Best Lasagna Soup

Break noodles into different sizes

Creates fun, irregular “lasagna bite” shapes.

Don’t overcook the noodles

Simmer until just tender — they’ll continue softening in the hot broth.

Add spinach for nutrients

Stir in a handful during the last 2 minutes.

Use Italian sausage instead of beef

For a bolder, richer flavor.

Add a splash of cream

For a creamy lasagna soup variation.

Variations

Creamy Lasagna Soup

Add 1/2 cup heavy cream after the noodles soften.

Sausage Lasagna Soup

Use Italian sausage instead of beef.

Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Use veggie broth and substitute mushrooms and zucchini.

Spicy Lasagna Soup

Increase red pepper flakes or add hot Italian sausage.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• garlic bread
• side salad
• roasted vegetables
• a sprinkle of extra parmesan

This soup is already hearty, but bread makes it even cozier.

How to Store & Reheat

Refrigerate: 3–4 days (noodles will soften over time).
Reheat: Gently warm on stovetop — add broth if thick.
Freeze: Freeze BEFORE adding noodles; add fresh noodles when reheating.

Fun Fact

Lasagna dates back to ancient Rome — but lasagna soup is a modern comfort-food twist that became popular for its simplicity and coziness.