Description
Experience the comforting, robust flavors of a classic Italian lasagna without the intensive labor of layering noodles. This streamlined one-pot meal combines savory ground beef, aromatic onions, garlic, and broken lasagna noodles in a rich, tomato-based broth. It is the perfect soul-warming dinner that cooks in under forty minutes, featuring a velvety texture and a delicious topping of creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella cheese. Ideal for busy families seeking a hearty, restaurant-quality meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz marinara sauce
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
Sauté the ground beef and diced onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until the beef is fully browned.
Drain the excess fat from the pot.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Pour the marinara sauce and beef broth into the pot and stir to combine.
Bring the liquid to a steady simmer over medium-high heat.
Add the broken lasagna noodles and stir to prevent them from sticking.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey for a lighter version. If the soup becomes too thick as the noodles absorb the liquid, add an extra splash of beef broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg