Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

If you love the flavors of classic lasagna but don’t want the hassle, this Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is the perfect solution. With just a quick browning of the beef, the slow cooker handles the rest, simmering everything into a rich, hearty soup topped with creamy ricotta and melty cheese.

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Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe

With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this lasagna soup is pure comfort in a bowl. All the flavors of classic lasagna are here, cheesy, savory, and satisfying, without all the time and effort of layering a full pan. It is perfect for cozy nights or whenever you are craving lasagna in soup form. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients You’ll Need

1.5 pounds lean ground beef 

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 medium onion, diced

4-5 garlic cloves, minced

4-5 cups beef broth, more as needed if you like a thinner soup

24 ounce jar pasta sauce (use your favorite brand)

3 Tablespoons tomato paste

12 ounce lasagna noodles

1 cup ricotta cheese, for topping

1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping

½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish

Ingredients Substitutions

You can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or even Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Feel free to combine meats, like beef with Italian sausage, for extra flavor.

Add any vegetables you like, such as carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms. Fresh spinach or basil leaves also make a great addition.

Instead of pasta sauce, you could use a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes with the liquid, just be sure to adjust seasonings to taste.

I used beef broth, but chicken broth works just as well in this recipe.

Rather than breaking up lasagna noodles, try using bowtie, fusilli, rotini, penne, or rigatoni. Most smaller pasta shapes will work perfectly.

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef to the skillet, break it apart with a spoon or spatula, and then season with 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to desired taste. Stir together to combine and cook until barely any pink. Drain out excess fat if needed.

STEP TWO – Add the onions and garlic. Continue to cook until the onions soften and start to get translucent. Transfer the prepared meat into the slow cooker.

STEP THREE – Add the beef broth, pasta sauce, tomato paste, and remaining Italian seasoning into the slow cooker.

STEP FOUR – Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Since the beef is already cooked, it typically won’t take as long to be tender but you can cook it on LOW for 6 hours if needed.

STEP FIVE – Remove the lid and then break apart the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and then stir into the sauce. Cover with lid again and cook until the lasagna noodles reach desired tenderness, about 30 minutes.

STEP SIX – When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and then top with a little ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, shredded parmesan, and fresh parsley. Season with more salt and pepper or red pepper flakes. Enjoy with a side of garlic bread, crusty bread, or breadsticks!

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