I stumbled upon the idea for Lasagna Soup on a night when my family was begging for my classic lasagna, but I just didn’t have the energy for all that layering and baking. The compromise? Capture every single flavor in a pot. As I browned the Italian sausage and the garlic hit the pan, that familiar, soul-warming aroma filled my kitchen. When I poured in the tomatoes and broth, the smell deepened into something truly magical. Ladling it into bowls and topping it with a dollop of ricotta, I knew I’d struck gold. It was all the rich, herby, cheesy comfort of lasagna, delivered in a fraction of the time with a spoon. It’s now our favorite cozy-night cheat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You are going to be head-over-heels for this recipe because it delivers the entire indulgent, satisfying experience of a pan of lasagna without any of the fuss. It’s incredibly flavorful, deeply comforting, and comes together in one pot in under an hour. It’s the perfect solution for a busy weeknight when you’re craving something hearty, for feeding a crowd on game day, or for when you simply want all the joy of lasagna with zero of the assembly stress. Every spoonful is a perfect bite of sausage, pasta, and rich tomato broth.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp steak seasoning (like Montreal)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs (undrained)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- 10 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- Kosher salt to taste
For Serving:
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) (See the next page below to continue…)