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This easy lasagna soup recipe simmers in one pot with tender noodles, sausage, garlic, onion, an Italian seasoned marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and creamy ricotta. The easiest way to enjoy lasagna!

If you love lasagna, don’t miss these other favorites from white lasagna soup to crockpot lasagna and chicken Alfredo lasagna!

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Table of Contents

  • Favorite Lasagna Soup Recipe
  • Why You’ll Love This Lasagna Soup
  • Easy Lasagna Soup Ingredients
  • Lasagna Soup Variations
  • How to Make Lasagna Soup
  • 5 star review
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • More Classic Soup Recipes
  • Lasagna Soup Recipe Printable Recipe

Favorite Lasagna Soup Recipe

This time of year soup recipes aredefinitely on the menu. I’m sharing one of my family’s favorites, easy lasagna soup. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s made all in one pot!

If you love all the delicious Italian flavors like Italian sausage, pasta, tomatoes, garlic, basil and cheese in a traditional lasagna, you are going to love this soup version. I even have a crockpot lasagna soup, too!

Why You’ll Love This Lasagna Soup

  • One pot: All the comfort of lasagna but easily made in one pot with no layering or even rolling like in these lasagna roll ups!
  • Comfort food: Pasta, cheese and a rich tomato sauce in a comforting bowl of soup, my family can’t get enough of this soup, chicken gnocchi soup or sausage tortellini soup, too!

Easy Lasagna Soup Ingredients

The ingredient list may look long, but I promise this comes together quickly and contains simple ingredients you might already have!

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  • Italian sausage: I prefer mild Italian sausage, but use your favorite.
  • Onion and garlic: Classic aromatic ingredients that add lots of flavor.
  • Chicken stock: To thin out the sauce into soup consistency.
  • Tomatoes: Two 15 oz cans of petite diced tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste.
  • Seasonings: Oregano, Italian seasoning, freshly chopped basil, salt and pepper.
  • Lasagna noodles: Regular lasagna noodles broken into smaller pieces or if you can find mafalda pasta that works, too!
  • Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and Ricotta for topping.

Lasagna Soup Variations

  • Meat: Can use ground beef, ground turkey or ground pork instead of sausage (although sausage definitely adds more flavor). Add in 1/2 teaspoon more Italian seasoning to compensate.
  • Pasta substitutions: If you don’t have lasagna noodles, you can add in other types of pasta like ziti noodles or fusilli.
  • Spicy: Feel free to sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a boost of heat.
  • Veggies: Add more vegetables with the onion and garlic. Mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers and yellow squash or zucchini would work great.
  • Fresh herbs: Sprinkle in some fresh parsley right before serving for added flavor.

How to Make Lasagna Soup

Warm and comforting soup in one pot, it doesn’t get any easier or better than that!

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  • Brown meat. Heat the olive oil in a large pot on stove top over medium-heat. Add in the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook an additional minute. Add sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
  • Add sauce and spices. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to combine. Then add in oregano, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a light boil.
  • Cook lasagna noodles. Add in the uncooked lasagna noodle pieces. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
  • Serve.Add in the parmesan, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Ladle lasagna soup into bowls and top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and fresh basil. You can always add more parmesan if you love cheese. Who are we kidding? More cheese is always a good idea!
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5 star review

“This is my family’s favorite recipe in the world! When I want a recipe that everyone will devour, this is my go-to. Bonus is how fast and easy it is to make this soup. Highly recommend.”

-Rachel K

Serving Suggestions

This one pot lasagna soup is definitely a recipe to add to your menu this during the colder months and it’s the perfect comfort food.I love to ladle it into bowls with a dollop of ricotta cheese on top.

This dish pairs perfectly with a bigchopped salad or Caesar saladand myeasy garlic bread.Other favorites include this cheesy garlic bread and an Italian salad for a complete dinner idea.

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Storage

  • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The noodles will soak up some of the liquid while in storage so when reheating add some chicken stock or broth.
  • To freeze: If you plan on freezing this soup, I’d recommend freezing the base of the soup without the noodles and cheese. When ready to enjoy, thaw soup, make noodles separately and add to the reheated soup. Stir in cheeses and enjoy.

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Lasagna Soup Recipe

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Author: Jamielyn Nye

This easy lasagna soup recipe simmers in one pot with tender noodles, sausage, garlic, onion, an Italian seasoned marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan and creamy ricotta.

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage , casings removed
  • 32 ounce container chicken stock
  • 30 ounces petite diced tomatoes with juice (two 15 ounce cans)
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 Tablespoons freshly chopped basil , more to taste
  • 8 uncooked lasagna noodles , broken into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese , optional
  • Kosher salt & pepper , to taste

Ricotta cheese for serving

    Instructions

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-heat. Add in the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook an additional minute. Add in the sausage (break up with a wooden spoon) and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease.

    • Add in chicken stock, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until combined and then add the oregano, Italian seasoning and basil. Bring to a light boil and then add in the noodles. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

    • Stir in the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and more basil if desired.

    Notes

    • You can substitute with ground beef or turkey. I would just add in 1/2 teaspoon extra Italian seasoning.
    • You can also sneak in a cup of shredded carrots or zucchini for added veggies.
    • If you’d like the soup thinner, add more chicken stock or broth.

    Crockpot version:

    Brown the sausage and onions ahead of time. Then add all of the ingredients except the noodles and cheese and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

    Cook the pasta al dente (slightly firm) and add to the crock pot and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. Stir in the cheese right before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1310mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

    Course: Soup

    Cuisine: Italian

    Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!

    Categorized as: Dinner, Italian, Nut-Free, One Pot, One Pot, Pasta, Pork, Soups, Stovetop, Stovetop

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    197 comments

      • Laurie

      This is one of the most tasty, easy recipes, it’s a staple in our house, whenever I can’t figure out what to make, someone always says lasagne soup!

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        • I Heart Naptime Community

        Thanks Laurie! I’m so glad you enjoy the lasagna soup, it’s one of my favorites as well!

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      • Dan
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      What a great recipe, my wife loved it (and that’s what counts!). Easy to make, I had most of the ingredients, already in my pantry. I think leaving it on the stove for a while to cool and thicken really helped it out from my point of view. I will be adding this to my rotation.

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      • Sara
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      We love this soup! I use turkey sausage, gluten free lasagna noodles and then set out the cheeses for each to add to their own bowl so as to accommodate a dairy allergy in the family. Regardless without any cheese it still has fantastic taste!

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      • Kristie Galindo

      This recipe is delicious! It took a little longer to cook the noodles but was worth it.

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        • I Heart Naptime Community

        Thank you Kristie! I’m so happy you loved the soup!

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      • Anna
      • Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe - I Heart Naptime (19)

      This soup is incredible. My whole family loves it and gets excited whenever I make it. Super easy to make and tastes spot on. I use gf noodles and it works just fine. I don’t make traditional lasagna anymore bc this recipe is just too easy to make and just as delicious!

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      • Suzanne

      I made this last week for my family and it was such a hit that I am making it again!

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        • I Heart Naptime Community

        I love this! Glad you and your family enjoy the lasagna soup Suzanne :)

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      • Sherry
      • Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe - I Heart Naptime (20)

      Absolutely delicious!!!! It was easy to make, and not too time consuming!

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      • Julie
      • Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe - I Heart Naptime (21)

      It’s delicious! So easy. This will be great to make for family or friends!

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    FAQs

    How long should lasagna bake at 350 degrees? ›

    Bake the Lasagna

    Turn the oven on to 350ºF so it can preheat while you're assembling the lasagna. Once the lasagna is ready, cover the pan with a layer of aluminum foil. Place the pan in the oven and allow it to bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil so the cheese can brown.

    How to make lasagna less soupy? ›

    Cornstarch is cheap and widely available at most grocery stores with the flours and baking products. To use cornstarch as a thickening agent for lasagna sauce, add it in a slurry to the sauce as it simmers. A slurry consists of equal parts cornstarch and cold liquid.

    Do you bake lasagna covered or uncovered? ›

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

    Can you overcook lasagna in the oven? ›

    Lasagna should be cooked for at least 45 minutes in a hot oven at 350°F, though it really depends on the number of layers. To prevent an overcooked surface and an undercooked center, cover with aluminum foil halfway through the cooking process.

    How long should you let lasagna rest after taking it out of the oven? ›

    When the lasagna is ready it is difficult to resist the temptation to immediately eat it, but be careful because even in this case you have to be a little patient. Wait for your lasagna to rest for about 20 minutes once it is baked, in this way it will not fall apart when cut.

    Why is my homemade lasagna watery? ›

    The noodles can be holding on to water. The vegetables are releasing excess moisture. If you are using ricotta be careful of the moisture it can add.

    Why is my ricotta cheese watery in lasagna? ›

    Ricotta cheese, with its creamy texture and mild flavor, is a quintessential ingredient in many lasagna recipes. However, it can also introduce excess moisture if not handled properly. To avoid a runny mess, it's crucial to pat dry the ricotta before incorporating it into your lasagna.

    Why is my lasagne always sloppy? ›

    It's important that you don't add too much liquid to the sauce – lasagne shouldn't be a sloppy dish. Our recipe balances the quantities to deliver well-defined pasta layers while avoiding dryness. Using the right ingredients can also make all the difference in this comforting classic.

    What happens if you forgot to boil lasagna noodles? ›

    Take the sauce can, fill it halfway with water, then slowly pour over the dish all over, so the liquid will rise up to about half full in the pan. This will all get absorbed by the noodles, because you didn't pre-boil them. Tightly cover with foil. Bake at 325 F for 2 hours.

    Can you soak lasagna noodles in hot water instead of boiling them? ›

    Soak—Instead of Boil—Lasagna Noodles

    And since they're soaked, they'll cook faster in the oven than if you used noodles that were completely dry," writes Prakash. "Plus, the soaking doesn't add any more time to the recipe because it's done while the sauce simmers."

    Can I use regular lasagna noodles as no boil? ›

    Boiling lasagna noodles is really overrated. There really isn't any reason to do it. And you don't need those newfangled "oven ready" noodles. Just let the regular type noodles soak up liquid from the sauce and cook in the oven - Presto!

    Is it better to cook lasagna in a glass or metal pan? ›

    Save your glass pans for lasagna, plátanos maduros horneados, baked eggs, piñon, casseroles, and doughnut bread pudding—they're easy to clean, they're so smooth they're naturally nonstick, they'll keep your kugel warm as it sits on the table, they won't cause discoloration or off-tastes when you're slow-roasting ...

    Do you bake lasagna at 350 or 375? ›

    Assemble the lasagna in an oven-safe container and store it in the refrigerator. The temperature should be at or below 40 degrees. When you are ready to cook the lasagna, bake it in the oven for approximately 60 minutes at 375 degrees.

    How many layers should a lasagna have? ›

    Let me break it to you: If you want to make a lasagna, three layers just won't cut it! For the perfect lasagna, you need at least 4-5 layers to really enjoy all those mouth-watering flavors. And, here's a pro-tip: make sure to season each layer generously, but not too much. The average lasagna has 8 layers!

    How long should lasagna sit out before baking? ›

    The lasagna needs at least 5 hours to chill and let the sauce soften the noodles, but you can definitely make it the night before (even 3 days before) and bake it when you need it. Want your own freezer lasagna? Wrap it up in foil once you assemble it, no need to bake it beforehand.

    How do you know when lasagna is done in the oven? ›

    Cover the lasagna with foil and place in the oven. Cook the lasagna for about 20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees (remove the foil if you wish to brown the top)

    What temp should homemade lasagna be? ›

    Once the lasagna is made, bake at 375 degrees covered with foil for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes. At the end you can broil for just a couple of minutes if you want the cheese to get nice and browned! Top with dried parsley, Parmesan cheese, and serve!

    How long to cook two trays of lasagna? ›

    We recommend baking two pans of lasagne at the same temperature (375°F); however, it may take additional time. Be sure to check the internal temperature after 50 minutes. Lasagne will be done when internal temperature reaches 160°F.

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