Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup – The Ultimate Comfort Meal in a Bowl

Lasagna is one of the most iconic comfort foods in the world. Rich layers of pasta, melted cheese, savory tomato sauce, and aromatic Italian seasoning create the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug. But what if you could enjoy the same incredible flavor… in a single pot, with no layering, no baking, and no fuss? That’s exactly what Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup delivers.

This dish takes everything you love about classic lasagna and turns it into a soul-warming soup that comes together in about 30 minutes. Tender broken lasagna noodles simmer in a tomato and broth base with browned beef or Italian sausage, garlic, herbs, and creamy cheese toppings that melt beautifully upon serving. It’s hearty, rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.

Whether it’s a chilly evening, a busy weeknight, or you’re simply craving comfort without effort, this one-pot lasagna soup will become a staple you return to again and again.

Let’s dive into what makes this recipe so special and why it’s one of the most loved one-pot meals you’ll ever make.

Why This Lasagna Soup Is So Good

✓ One pot only — minimal cleanup

No layering, no baking dish, no mess. Everything simmers to perfection in one pot.

✓ All the flavors of real lasagna

Tomato, garlic, herbs, broth, beef, noodles, and cheese—every bite tastes like classic lasagna.

✓ Creamy, cheesy, ultra-cozy topping

A swirl of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan melts into each bowl.

✓ Ready in about 30 minutes

A comforting weeknight dinner that tastes slow-cooked.

✓ Customizable for any taste or diet

Make it lighter, spicier, vegetarian, or extra cheesy.

Ingredients

For the Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

Cheese Topping

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown the meat

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Cook aromatics

Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3. Add tomato base

Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

4. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasoning

Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Add Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

5. Add lasagna noodles

Break lasagna noodles into bite-size pieces and add them to the pot. Cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.

6. Prepare cheese topping

In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined.

7. Taste and adjust

Add more salt, pepper, or herbs if needed. You can also add more broth if the soup thickens too much.

8. Serve

Ladle soup into bowls and top with a generous scoop of the cheese mixture. Add fresh basil on top.

Cozy One Pot Lasagna Soup

A rich, comforting one-pot lasagna soup loaded with noodles, seasoned meat, herbs, and a creamy three-cheese topping.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion diced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 8-10 lasagna noodles broken into pieces

Cheese Topping

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Mixing bowl
• Knife

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil and brown the ground beef or sausage, draining excess grease.
2. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook briefly.
3. Stir in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes and broth.
4. Add Italian seasoning, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Break lasagna noodles into pieces and add to the pot. Simmer until tender.
6. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl.
7. Serve soup hot with a scoop of cheese mixture and fresh basil.

Notes

Add heavy cream during simmering for extra richness.

Tips for the BEST Lasagna Soup

Use high-quality crushed tomatoes

They provide richer flavor and a better texture.

Stir noodles occasionally

Broken lasagna noodles cook unevenly if they clump together.

Make it creamy

Add a splash of heavy cream during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

Add a Parmesan rind

If you have one, drop it in while simmering for extra flavor.

Let cheese melt naturally

Don’t stir the cheese mixture into the pot—it tastes better added on top of each serving.

Variations

Creamy Lasagna Soup

Add ½ cup heavy cream.

Spicy Italian Lasagna Soup

Use spicy Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.

Vegetarian Version

Use veggie broth and replace meat with mushrooms, spinach, and zucchini.

Gluten-Free Version

Use gluten-free pasta.

Extra Veggie Lasagna Soup

Add carrots, spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms during simmering.

Serving Suggestions

• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Toasted baguette
• Roasted vegetables

Storage

Fridge:

3–4 days (noodles will continue to soften)

Reheat:

Add broth as needed and warm gently on low-medium heat

Freezer:

Freeze WITHOUT noodles for best results. Add fresh noodles when reheating.