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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

A hearty, cheesy, one-pot lasagna soup made fast in the Instant Pot — full of rich Italian flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 8-10 lasagna noodles broken into small pieces
Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Brown ground beef with onion in olive oil until cooked through.
  2. Add garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and basil. Stir until fragrant.
  3. Pour in broth, marinara, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Add broken lasagna noodles, submerging them in the liquid.
  5. Lock lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Let naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  6. Stir soup, add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a small bowl.
  8. Serve soup hot with a dollop of cheese mixture and sprinkle with basil.

Notes

Add extra broth for thinner soup or extra cheese for richness. Freezes well for up to 3 months.