Description
A quick and hearty soup that captures the rich flavors of traditional lasagna—perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional, for very lean beef or turkey)
- 1–1.5 pounds lean ground beef or ground Italian sausage (or turkey for lighter version)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 8 lasagna noodles (broken into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté function on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil, if using.
- Add the ground beef or sausage, cooking until no longer pink (about 7-8 minutes) while breaking it into smaller pieces. If there’s excess oil, soak it up with a paper towel.
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Turn off the sauté function and add a small amount of broth to deglaze the pot—scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Pour in the remaining broth along with marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and dry seasonings. Stir gently.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and push them down into the sauce mixture until just submerged (do not stir).
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to Cook on Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes. It will take around 20 minutes to come to pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle finishes, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, ricotta, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with grated mozzarella and place the lid askew atop the pot to let it melt.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup can be easily adapted to include more veggies or different proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, soup, instant pot, one pot meal, Italian